Chicken and Bow Ties
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Chicken and Bow Ties recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. Tender bow tie pasta (farfalle) is tossed with juicy, pan-seared chicken, fresh spinach, and a luxurious garlic Parmesan cream sauce for a dish that's as indulgent as it is easy to make. Infused with Italian seasoning and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for optional heat, this one-pan meal comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings. Serve this creamy chicken and pasta dish hot, topped with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for a restaurant-quality finish right at home. Keywords: chicken and bow ties, creamy chicken pasta, bow tie pasta recipes, quick pasta dinner, Italian-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh and chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. Optionally, add crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and gently toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.9 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 3939 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 206.7 g | 413% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
