Chickenbowties Recipes

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
• Add soup, pesto sauce and milk. Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done. Stir in drained pasta and heat through.

CHICKEN AND BOWS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken and red pepper in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled mixture into freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring occasionally.

CREAMY BOW TIES AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub pepper and cayenne over chicken. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In the drippings, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add 1/2 cup Asiago cheese and cream cheese; stir until cheese is melted. , Cut chicken into strips. Drain pasta. Toss chicken, pasta, bacon and mushroom mixture with cream sauce. Top with tomato and remaining Asiago cheese.

CHICKEN BOW TIE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, cheese, basil, pepper and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken and pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES

Steps:

• For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
• Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Meanwhile, for the salad, cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
• In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
• Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.

CHICKEN OVER BOW TIES

Steps:

• Clean cutlets and cut into cubes. Dredge them in flour, egg and flour, brown in frying pan with olive oil and butter. As they come out of pan let them rest on paper towels to absorb oil. When all the chicken has been browned, put all chicken back into the same pan without cleaning add garlic, Italian seasoning, marsala, chicken broth, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer, for at least 10 to 2 minutes, then add peas and cook until peas are cooked. Serve over bow tie pasta.

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often.
• Stir the soup, pesto sauce and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the pasta and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.

CHICKEN AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Stir fry until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add stewed tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Break up tomatoes into bite size pieces. Reduce heat and simmer gently to reduce liquid. Add pasta and stir to coat pasta.
• Divide into 4 serving bowls or dishes; sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

HEALTHY BOW TIE CHICKEN SUPPER

Steps:

• Start boiling water for pasta. Cook bowtie pasta until just al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, saute chicken in oil for about 5 minutes, or until just done.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• To the same skillet add the red bell pepper and onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed to moisten.
• Add the zucchini (and summer squash if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until veggies get crisp-tender.
• Add the thawed peas, tomatoes and seasonings; stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add cooked pasta, chicken and parmesan cheese; turn off heat and stir until combined.
• Add more olive oil if necessary to coat pasta and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese if you'd like and enjoy!