Description
This creamy, comforting dish brings together all the delicious flavors of a chicken pot pie with the heartiness of pasta. Topped with a gooey layer of cheddar cheese, it’s a cozy meal that’s easy to make and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini works well)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (if you want to make it more like a classic chicken pot pie)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, and melted butter to the bowl. If using, stir in the frozen peas or mixed vegetables. Mix everything together until evenly coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top the pasta mixture with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Let the pasta bake cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, but watch closely to avoid burning the cheese.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd, or you can freeze half of it for later use.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, corn, or green beans to make it even more like a classic chicken pot pie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American