High-Protein Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (Diced)
• 8 oz pasta (One bag)
• 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables (One bag)
• 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (One block)
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (One can)
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (Shredded)
• 1 tsp salt (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp paprika (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp dried thyme (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp dried parsley (For seasoning the chicken)
• nonstick cooking spray (For spraying the skillet)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the chicken breast. Season it with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried parsley, then mix well so the seasoning coats the chicken evenly.

2. 2

   Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through.

3. 3

   Add the frozen mixed vegetables and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine with the chicken.

4. 4

   Stir in the cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat cream cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the cream cheese has incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Cook the pasta separately according to the package directions, then drain it.

6. 6

   Add the drained pasta and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese has melted and the pasta is evenly coated and combined with the chicken and vegetable mixture.

7. 7

   Divide the finished pasta into 5 servings.

Notes

The written description specifies 1 cup of chicken broth; the audio transcript says 1/2 cup. The description is treated as authoritative. The source does not provide exact skillet or pasta cooking times, temperatures, or chicken doneness temperature.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• pasta
• chicken
• comfort food
• one-pan sauce
• meal prep