This keto Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a low-carb, cozy version of a traditional favorite! This pot pie pasta is made with a combination of a creamy, flavorful sauce containing keto-friendly veggies like spinach, celery, and mushrooms, with tender slices of chicken. This dish substitutes low-carb pasta substitutes such as spiralized zucchini or Shirataki noodles, to make it light but satisfying. It has the familiar taste of pot pie without the added carbohydrates, with a creamy, cheesy base and spices. This Keto Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a tasty solution to sate your comfort food desires without compromising your diet, plus it’s quick to prepare and family-approved.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Twenty mints.
- Total Time: 30 mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, & Gluten-Free
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Colander
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 & ½ cups keto pasta
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- Fresh parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- I use unsalted butter to better reduce sodium levels; it adds rich taste and aids in sautéing vegetables.
CHICKEN:
- Cooked Chicken is use to provide a uniform texture, we can also use the leftover shredded or rotisserie chicken.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream the creamy foundation; we have to use full-fat cream if you want to be keto-friendly.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- We have to use low-sodium chicken broth to control the flavor, which adds depth and thins the sauce a bit.
MIX VEGETABLE:
- We have to use the keto-friendly vegetables like green beans, cauliflower, cabbage, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach as a substitute of peas and corns.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese lends sour richness and smoothness to the sauce; it should be softened first to facilitate mixing.
ONION & GARLIC POWDER:
- Onion & garlic powders enhance delicious taste without adding the carbohydrates of fresh onions and garlic.
SALT & PEPPER:
- Add salt and pepper to taste, especially after adding the cream and broth.
KETO PASTA:
- Keto Pasta is excellent low-carb choices include zucchini noodles, palmini pasta, and Shirataki noodles.
XANTHAN GUM:
- We can add little quantity of xanthan gum to thicken the sauce as a substitute of cornstarch or cornflour.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- We can add some fresh parsley to make it more presentable before serving.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can liquefy the butter in a big pan over moderate flame.
- We can include the shredded chicken in the pan and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then we can add the onion powder, cream cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, and garlic powder and stir.
- We can blend all the ingredients till they get creamy & smooth.
- Now we can include the frozen vegetables.
- We can cook for 5 to 7 minutes or till the vegetables are soft and the sauce has reduced a little & stir from time to time.
- We can add xanthan gum to thicken the sauce.
- Mix and simmer for two more minutes.
- We can rinse and drain the Palmini or Shirataki pasta.
- Then we can include pasta in the skillet and mix the pasta with the vegetables properly.
- Cook it for the additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Adjust the salt and pepper in the pasta.
- Garnish this pasta with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
TIPS:
- We can add grated parmesan or cheddar for added richness.
- You can add the zoodles at the very end if using to avoid sogginess.
- We can keep ingredients apart and mix them together after reheating after preparing meals.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You could put the leftover chicken pot pie pasta in the seal box and store the dish for about 4 days.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to store this chicken pot pie pasta because of cream base ingredients but we can still store this pasta for one month.
FAQs:
Is this chicken pot pie pasta low in carbs?
- Yes this chicken pot pie pasta has low carbs content and it comprises of only the 6g of carbs, 2g of fiber, 4g of net carbs, and 28g of protein is present in pre serving of this pasta.
Will we stock up this pasta?
- Yes we can store this chicken pot pie pasta in the seal box for 4 days in the fridge and it is not good to store this chicken pot pie pasta in the freezer because of cream base ingredients but we can still store this pasta for one month.
Can I make this pasta with the raw chicken?
- Yes we can make this pasta with the raw chicken but first we have to cook the chicken them proceed further.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 370 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 26g
Calcium: 195mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Vitamin A: 162mcg
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 410mg