✨ Introduction
This hearty slow-cooked pasta stew 🍝 combines shredded chicken 🍗, carrots 🥕, peas 🫛, and elbow pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍗 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 🍝 2 cups elbow pasta (uncooked)
- 🥕 1 cup sliced carrots
- 🫛 ½ cup green peas
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥣 3 cups chicken broth
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 🧀 ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, and parsley to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🍗 Add shredded chicken, carrots, peas, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- 🍝 Pour in chicken broth and stir in uncooked pasta.
- 🕒 Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
- 🥛 Stir in cream and cheese (if using). Cook for another 15–20 minutes until creamy.
- 🌿 Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor 🍗.
- Swap elbow pasta with penne or shells 🍝.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for variety 🍄🌿.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes 🌶️.
📚 History
This dish blends classic chicken noodle soup 🇺🇸 with creamy pasta casserole traditions. It’s a modern comfort food loved across kitchens worldwide 🌍.
💪 Benefits
- 🍗 High protein from chicken
- 🥕 Vitamins from carrots and peas
- 🍝 Carbs for energy
- 🥛 Cream adds richness and satisfaction
🎨 Formation
Serve in deep bowls with a sprinkle of parsley 🌿. Pair with crusty bread 🥖 or a fresh salad 🥗.
✅ Conclusion
Creamy Chicken Pasta Stew is warm, filling, and family-friendly—a one-pot wonder that’s easy to love. 🍲✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Busy cooks
- 🍗 Chicken fans
- 🍝 Pasta lovers
- 🥣 Comfort food seekers