Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta (Printable)

Hearty pasta bake combining tender chicken, vegetables, and creamy sauce topped with buttery Parmesan breadcrumbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
04 - 1/2 cup frozen corn
05 - 1/2 cup diced celery
06 - 1/2 cup diced onion
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
10 - 2 cups chicken broth
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
15 - 3/4 tsp salt

→ Topping

16 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
18 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
04 - Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook 3–4 minutes until thickened.
06 - Stir in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add shredded chicken, peas, carrots, and corn; cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
07 - Add cooked pasta and mix until well combined.
08 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
09 - In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
10 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
11 - Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels special and intentional
  • The panko Parmesan crust creates this incredible crunch that everyone fights over
  • You get all the comfort of pot pie without dealing with pie dough
02 -
  • Do not overcook the pasta initially or it will turn mushy after baking
  • The sauce will look thinner than you expect before baking but thickens beautifully in the oven
  • Letting it rest for those 5 minutes seems impossible but prevents it from being too runny
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre grated for way better melting and flavor
  • Use freshly ground black pepper and toast it briefly with the vegetables to wake up those oils

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