Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Bake
Introduction
This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Bake is a comforting twist on a classic dish. It combines all the creamy, hearty goodness of chicken pot pie with the simplicity of pasta, making it a quick and satisfying dinner option for the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
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For the Sauce and Filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
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For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter