🍲 Easy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta 🍲

📢 A quick and delightful twist on a classic, perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a comforting meal fast!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots or mixed veggies
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz egg noodles or your favorite pasta
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- ½ cup milk
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by cooking the pasta. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and milk. Stir until everything is well mixed.
3. Add in the cooked chicken and frozen peas and carrots to the pot. Heat over medium until the mixture is thoroughly warmed, approximately 5-7 minutes.
4. Toss the cooked pasta back into the pot, stirring well to ensure that all ingredients are evenly coated and mixed.
5. Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm to enjoy a cozy, comforting dish.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fiber: 3g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a creamier texture, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with additional milk or a splash of cream.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for a nutritional boost and added flavor.
- This dish is ideal for using up leftover chicken, making it not only delicious but also economical.

⏳ Preparation time 🍲
- Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serving: 4