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Quick Chicken Pot Pie Pasta: A Cozy, Easy Dinner with Turkey Bacon

Quick Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

A warm and comforting dish that combines the flavors of chicken pot pie with pasta, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  4. Add diced carrots and cook until tender.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas and cooked chicken.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, adding thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon, stirring to combine.
  8. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken, and use vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

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Keywords: Quick Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food