Bow Tie Lemon Chicken Recipes

BOW-TIE SKILLET ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, then pour in the broth. Let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Next, add the half-and-half, cream and some salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow the liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes. If it gets too thick, you may thin it with a little chicken broth.
• When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the grape tomatoes, spinach and pasta. Toss, taste, adjust the seasoning, top with minced parsley and serve immediately in the skillet!

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

BOW TIE LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. , Remove and keep warm. Add broth, peas, carrots, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, chicken and salt to vegetable mixture; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, except add broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Return to hot pan.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces and adobo seasoning; toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is lightly brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
• Add chicken to drained pasta and broccoli in Dutch oven. Stir in the mayonnaise and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

LEMONY CHICKEN ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium; add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , Stir in the cream, onions, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet.

LEMON-CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain and set aside.
• Cut chicken into 3/4" pieces, set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and garlic, saute 3 minutes.
• Add chicken, salt and pepper. Saute for 9-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add pasta, set aside.
• Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and cayenne pepper. Add broth and milk all at once. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
• Add mustard and lemon juice to white sauce while still hot. Immediately toss with pasta and chicken to mix. If it's not quite thick enough, turn the heat up for 3-4 minutes, then let it stand for a few.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA

Steps:

• Slice chicken into bite size pieces. Thin slice garlic and set aside.
• Bring a pot of water to boil. Season with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente; according to pasta package's cooking directions.
• Heat a wide large sauté pan on medium heat. Add half of olive oil. Season diced chicken with all black pepper and half of salt. Add seasoned chicken into the pan. Cook stirring few times until chicken is no longer pink and starts to develop some color (3-4 minutes)
• Once chicken is no longer pink, add sliced garlic, white wine, chili flakes (if using), thyme, and capers to pan; cook 2 minutes to cook off wine. Microwave a cup of water in microwave safe container, mix in chicken bouillon. Stir to dissolve. Add to the pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and remaining olive oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat or until sauce slightly starts to thicken.
• Remove pan from heat. Stir in lemon juice, and butter. Taste and add little or all of remaining salt per taste.
• Add drained cooked pasta into the pan with Piccata Sauce. Top hot pasta with parmesan cheese. Toss gently to mix pasta and cheese into the Piccata Sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and sliced lemon. Serve while hot. Sprinkle more parmesan on top before serving. (optional) Enjoy!