• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Homemade In The Kitchen

Small Batch Recipes and Recipes For Two

  • About
  • Recipes
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

November 11, 2014

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Looking for some quick comfort food? Chicken Pot Pie Pasta topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs means eating pot pie during the busy weekdays without having to make pie crust.


Chicken Pot Pie Pasta with toasted panko breadcrumb topping

I was compensated by the Frozen Food Foundation for this recipe. Thank you for reading and supporting brands I work with, which helps keep this blog running.

As much as I love everything about fall – pumpkins, apples, golden leaves on the ground, bundling up ever so slightly in a rust orange sweater – I hate what follows. Darkness settling in as early as dinner time, which means no more evening walks at the park for awhile. Blustery cold winds that chap your face and hands. Once the cold weather sets in, I start craving chicken pot pie (which is funny because I hated it growing up). As much as I love making it, it does become a little time consuming as you need to make the pie crust in addition to the filling. That means I usually only make it on my day off, assuming I’m actually home to prep it. I can’t even remember the last time I made it. How can I turn pot pie into a fairly quick meal to enjoy even on the busiest days? By turning it into Chicken Pot Pie Pasta. One of my shortcuts to making this pasta even easier is a bag of frozen vegetables. Even though farmer’s markets have packed up for the winter, I can still eat my vegetables without sacrificing flavor and nutrition as freezing is considered nature’s pause button, thanks to a recent study done by The University of California, Davis in partnership with the Frozen Food Foundation. Their study shows that frozen fruits and vegetables are most often nutritionally equal to (and sometimes better than) their fresh counterparts as they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness, locking in their nutrient value. Personally, I love using frozen vegetables as they are often more affordable than fresh with the prep work already done for you. Since this is a pasta dish, I cook the vegetables right with the pasta during the last few minutes, which means one less pan to use (and clean). Pasta, chicken, gravy, vegetables. I think that’s the winning formula for quick comfort food.



Frozen vegetables for chicken pot pie pasta

Cooking with frozen vegetables is nothing new. I started using frozen vegetables in college when I realized how much better they tasted than their canned counterparts I grew up eating, not to mention how much more affordable it was for a college student to buy a $1.00 bag of frozen broccoli than a fresh broccoli crown for $3.00 that had to be eaten that same week. Buying frozen vegetables also allows me to enjoy out of season produce, like corn and green beans, more affordably. Have you tried eating fresh corn in March? That’s why I opted for frozen vegetables in my Guinness Shepherd’s Pie and Corn Clam Chowder, just to name a few recipes. For more information on frozen fruits and vegetables, check out the Frozen Food Foundation‘s website, Frozen Food Foundation Facebook, and Frozen Food Foundation Twitter

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta with toasted panko breadcrumb topping

As soon as I picked up a bag of the classic mixed vegetables, I knew chicken pot pie was in my future. I’ve already done a pot pie soup and pot pie casserole with biscuits using the vegetables. Pot pie pasta has been on my to-make list for quite some time. For the sauce, I made something similar to a béchamel sauce (which is butter, flour, and milk for a creamy white sauce) but used chicken broth for the milk, almost like a chicken gravy without the meat drippings. Pasta and gravy. At least the vegetables help make this dinner a bit nutritious, right? Right.

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta with toasted panko breadcrumb topping

Since this is chicken pot PIE pasta, I needed something to resemble the pie part. I wanted this to be a quick dinner recipe, so making a pie crust or biscuits was out. What was left? I decided to top my pasta with some toasted panko breadcrumbs. It may be a far stretch calling this a pot pie recipe, but at least there was a golden bread topping for some texture.

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound uncooked penne pasta (roughly 2 cups)
  • 2 cups frozen vegetable medley (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne as directed on the package until al dente. During the last few minutes of cooking, add the frozen vegetables to the boiling water. Drain everything together in a colander.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat up the oil. Add the chicken and cook until completely cooked through, flipping the pieces a few times, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter to any meat drippings left in the skillet and melt. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Add the flour and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Whisk in the salt.
  4. In a small skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until brown, stirring often. Stir in parsley.
  5. Mix together the penne, vegetables, chicken, and sauce. Serve on plates then top with toasted breadcrumbs.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

Want more dinner recipes using frozen vegetables?


Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Guinness Shepherd’s Pie For Two

Sweet Potato and Corn Clam Chowder

Shrimp Curry In A Hurry

Disclosure: I was compensated by the Frozen Food Foundation for this recipe. As always, thank you for reading and supporting brands I work with, which allows me to bring you more recipes. All opinions, text, and photographs are my own.

Visit Sponsor's Site

Filed Under: Chicken + Turkey, Main Dishes, Pasta, Rice, + Grains Tagged With: 30 minute recipes, carrots, corn, peas

Did you make my recipe?

Please let me know by sharing a photo in my private Facebook group or uploading and tagging me on Instagram using #HITKrecipes (Note: If your Instagram account is private, I won't be able to see your photo)

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Teresa says

    November 11, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Holy smokes! That looks easy, fast and yumm-ola!!!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:22 PM

      Thanks :)

      Reply
  2. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Yum! This is beautiful comfort food and I love that it comes together so quickly and is weeknight-meal friendly!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:22 PM

      I love it when weeknight meals do that ;) Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I always need comfort. Why? Because I like it. One of the bennies of an adult—-you can give to yourself in many forms when you want it. Chicken pot pie in all its forms is really fun and actually to me really American.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:23 PM

      Ha agreed. And although my go-to comfort food is ice cream, I can’t exactly eat that for dinner like this pasta ;)

      Reply
  4. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Oh yes, my college roommates and I always had frozen veggies in the freezer. It was all we could afford! I’m SO digging this pot pie pasta. I mean, seriously…pasta and gravy. With veggies snuck in there. I had some pot pie soup this past weekend, and it started a craving of ALL THINGS CHICKEN POT PIE.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:24 PM

      Why don’t more college students eat more frozen veggies?! So much better than canned and still affordable! I’m the same with making everything pot pie, esp with the cold weather now.

      Reply
  5. Shaina says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    I love the idea of turning this classic dish into pasta night!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks Shaina :)

      Reply
  6. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    We add these frozen veggies to EVERYTHING for my boys! It cools down the dish if you add at the end! :)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:28 PM

      Oh me too. The other day I made just regular spaghetti with tomato sauce and threw some frozen veggies right before the pasta was done. Way too easy :)

      Reply
  7. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    You just combined my two favorite comfort foods into one amazing dish! Love this!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks :)

      Reply
  8. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Carla, I want to reach through the screen and grab a plate. This looks amazing! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks, Jennie!

      Reply
  9. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Yum! Love chicken pot pie pasta. It totally made my dinner looks awesome, especially after a long day.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:29 PM

      A long and cold day :) Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  10. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    My family would love this for dinner!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM

      I think any family would love it ;) Thanks, Lori!

      Reply
  11. Liz says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Your pasta looks crazy good! And all the flavors of chicken pot pie will make for a happy hubby!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks, Liz!

      Reply
  12. Gina says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I am ecstatic to see recipes with quick cook times that look AMAZING. Chicken pot pie is definitely not a working mom’s friend but this alternative makes for an excellent compromise!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM

      I think your boys would love having this quick pot pie for dinner! Esp with it being super cold out now.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Nice To Meet You!
I’m Carla, a 30-some childfree woman from Pittsburgh, PA learning how to adult alone. I'm sharing recipes for two and small batch recipes made from scratch because not everybody cooks for a crowd.

Learn more →
Subscribe
Disclosures and Disclaimers

Footer

Stay Updated

Subscribe to new recipes via email:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
© Homemade In The Kitchen. All images and content are copyright protected and registered with the United States Copyright Office. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish a recipe, please link back to the post for the recipe. If you have any questions or would like permission, please contact me.
Disclosures, Disclaimers, and Private Policy

Latest Recipes

4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe

4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake

Looking to bake cheesecake for two? This 4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe makes two mini chocolate cheesecakes in springform pans. Garnish with chocolate ganache and cherry pie filling. Last ...

Read More

4 Inch Cheesecake Recipe

4 Inch Cheesecake Recipe

Looking to bake cheesecake for two? This 4 Inch Cheesecake recipe makes two mini cheesecakes in springform pans. Garnish with cherry pie filling, strawberry sauce, and more! With Valentine's ...

Read More

Lasagna For Two

Lasagna For Two

Love lasagna but hate leftovers? Lasagna For Two baked in a loaf pan is a small baked pasta dish that makes only 4 slices. Made with a beef and ricotta cheese filling. Back in 2015, I posted my ...

Read More

Red Velvet Cupcakes (Small Batch)

Small Batch Red Velvet Cupcakes

Small Batch Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious homemade cupcakes from scratch without a cake mix. Recipe makes 6 cupcakes. I’m backkkkk! Did you miss ...

Read More

6 Inch Gingerbread Cake

6 Inch Gingerbread Cake

This small 6 Inch Gingerbread Cake recipe made from scratch without cake mix is a moist and fluffy cake that tastes like Christmas in every bite. Despite being under a stay at home advisory in ...

Read More

Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes

Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes (Small Batch)

Dessert for two ideas for easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes made in a muffin pan. Small batch recipes make 6 mini cheesecakes. Once upon a time I used to be known as the Cheesecake Queen among my ...

Read More

Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes (Small Batch)

Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust are easy individual cheesecakes baked in a muffin pan. Serve with cherry pie filling as a dessert for two. Continuing my cheesecake ...

Read More

Small Chocolate Cheesecake recipe

6 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

In the mood to bake a small cheesecake? My 6 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is a chocolate dessert for two with an Oreo crust and homemade ganache. Since all of this month I brought you both ...

Read More

6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

In the mood to bake a small cheesecake? This 6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is a creamy Thanksgiving dessert for two served with homemade whipped cream. Last week I mentioned not being able ...

Read More

Copyright© 2021 · Designed by Deluxe Designs

Footer

Stay Updated

Subscribe to new recipes via email:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
© Homemade In The Kitchen. All images and content are copyright protected and registered with the United States Copyright Office. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish a recipe, please link back to the post for the recipe. If you have any questions or would like permission, please contact me.
Disclosures, Disclaimers, and Private Policy

Latest Recipes

4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe

4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake

Looking to bake cheesecake for two? This 4 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe makes two mini chocolate cheesecakes in springform pans. Garnish with chocolate ganache and cherry pie filling. Last ...

Read More

4 Inch Cheesecake Recipe

4 Inch Cheesecake Recipe

Looking to bake cheesecake for two? This 4 Inch Cheesecake recipe makes two mini cheesecakes in springform pans. Garnish with cherry pie filling, strawberry sauce, and more! With Valentine's ...

Read More

Lasagna For Two

Lasagna For Two

Love lasagna but hate leftovers? Lasagna For Two baked in a loaf pan is a small baked pasta dish that makes only 4 slices. Made with a beef and ricotta cheese filling. Back in 2015, I posted my ...

Read More

Red Velvet Cupcakes (Small Batch)

Small Batch Red Velvet Cupcakes

Small Batch Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious homemade cupcakes from scratch without a cake mix. Recipe makes 6 cupcakes. I’m backkkkk! Did you miss ...

Read More

6 Inch Gingerbread Cake

6 Inch Gingerbread Cake

This small 6 Inch Gingerbread Cake recipe made from scratch without cake mix is a moist and fluffy cake that tastes like Christmas in every bite. Despite being under a stay at home advisory in ...

Read More

Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes

Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes (Small Batch)

Dessert for two ideas for easy Mini Cheesecake Recipes made in a muffin pan. Small batch recipes make 6 mini cheesecakes. Once upon a time I used to be known as the Cheesecake Queen among my ...

Read More

Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes (Small Batch)

Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust are easy individual cheesecakes baked in a muffin pan. Serve with cherry pie filling as a dessert for two. Continuing my cheesecake ...

Read More

Small Chocolate Cheesecake recipe

6 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

In the mood to bake a small cheesecake? My 6 Inch Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is a chocolate dessert for two with an Oreo crust and homemade ganache. Since all of this month I brought you both ...

Read More

6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

In the mood to bake a small cheesecake? This 6 Inch Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is a creamy Thanksgiving dessert for two served with homemade whipped cream. Last week I mentioned not being able ...

Read More

Copyright© 2021 · Designed by Deluxe Designs