Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.2K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this comforting and vibrant Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta. Tender shredded chicken and perfectly al dente farfalle are tossed in a luscious, creamy sauce, bursting with fresh broccoli and sweet red bell pepper. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a final flourish of flavor.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    76 g
  • Cholesterol
    184 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    27 g
  • Sodium
    1722 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gently poach the chicken breasts: Place chicken in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred the meat using two forks. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the vegetable base: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red bell pepper, minced garlic, broccoli florets, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Create the creamy sauce: Stir in the chive and onion cream cheese until completely smooth and melted. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine and serve: Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the creamy sauce. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving. (1 minute)

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as sliced mushrooms or zucchini.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat to the dish.
Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 415 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Brenna Littel

    A simple weeknight meal that tastes gourmet!

  • Stephanie Johnson

    Easy recipe, but needs more flavor. I would recommend adding some Italian seasoning.

  • Aaron Abshire

    I thought it was a little bland, so I added a little bit of Italian seasoning, and it was perfect!

  • Kaycee Parisian

    I added some mushrooms to the vegetables and it turned out amazing!

  • Delpha Kunde

    This was a huge hit with my family! The cream sauce is so flavorful and easy to make.

  • Gussie Rutherford

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this pasta. Will definitely be making it again!

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