Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Soup (Printable)

Tender chicken, vegetables, and pasta come together in a creamy, comforting soup.

# Ingredient list:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

→ Pasta

08 - 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta

→ Broth & Dairy

09 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Thickener & Seasonings

13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
03 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth to prevent lumps, then add whole milk and heavy cream; bring mixture to a simmer.
04 - Add ditalini pasta, dried thyme, optional dried sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
05 - Stir in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until peas are tender and broth thickens to a creamy consistency.
06 - Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve immediately garnished with additional parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • All the cozy flavor of chicken pot pie without rolling dough or waiting for a crust to bake.
  • Ready in under an hour, using one pot and ingredients you probably already have.
  • Creamy enough to feel indulgent but light enough that you will want seconds.
02 -
  • Do not skip the flour step, it needs those two minutes to cook or your soup will taste chalky.
  • Add the pasta directly to the pot, cooking it separately makes extra dishes and you lose all that starchy goodness that thickens the broth.
  • If you are reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or broth because the pasta soaks up liquid as it sits.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut your prep time in half and add extra flavor from the seasoned skin.
  • Taste the soup before serving and add a pinch more salt or a crack of fresh pepper, it is the difference between good and unforgettable.
  • If you like it thicker, let it simmer a few extra minutes uncovered, or add another tablespoon of flour whisked into a bit of broth.
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