Bow Tie Chicken Supper Food

BOWTIE CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.Add additional 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, followed by the minced garlic. Stir the garlic around the pan to avoid burning, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine (or broth), then let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half, cream, and extra salt and pepper, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow 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. Add Parmesan to the pan, then throw the hot pasta right on top of it. Toss it a bit. Add the chicken and continue tossing until it's all combined. Again, if it gets too gloopy, splash in a little broth (you may return the pan to low heat if it needs it.)Taste it, adjust seasonings, and top with minced parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately!

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.

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!

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 TIES WITH CHICKEN AND ASIAGO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir just until mixed.
• Add the evaporated milk, regular milk and chicken broth and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and begins to simmer.
• Remove from heat and add the Asiago cheese, stirring just until the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, preferably non-stick, skillet. Add the cubed chicken, parsley and garlic, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is opaque and cooked through - 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Asiago sauce and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, cook the bow tie pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but not mushy.
• Drain well in a colander, then return pasta to the pot and add the chicken and Asiago sauce. Toss to combine and serve immediately, with additional grated Asiago cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.
• If making ahead, transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate. When you are ready to serve dinner, place sauce in a large saucepan and heat very gently over low heat, stirring often. Don't let it boil.

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.

BOW-TIE CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken and tomatoes in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture with broth and whipping cream to skillet; mix well. Cook and stir on medium-low heat 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Add steak sauce; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

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.

PARMESAN BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; remove from pan. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add squash; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat., In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and the remaining salt and pepper., Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken, squash and sauce; heat through, stirring to combine.

CROCK POT ITALIAN BOW TIE SUPPER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, EXCEPT for cooked pasta, spinach and cheeses, in a slow cooker and mix well.
• Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or until bubbly.
• Increase slow cooker to high; stir in pasta, spinach and cheeses. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add chicken, basil and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until browned.
• Add chicken broth, dried tomatoes and white wine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Stir in whipping cream and the 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese; simmer 2 minutes more.
• Stir pasta into chicken mixture. Heat through.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN VEGETABLE AND BOW TIE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Add celery and cook stirring 2-3 minutes
• Add broth and water and bring to a boil.
• Add frozen vegetables; return to boil.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
• Simmer about 30 minutes.