Description
Creamy, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights, this Easy Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta is a flavorful one-pan meal the whole family will love. With tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich chive and onion cream cheese sauce, it’s an easy dinner winner that comes together fast—no stress, all flavor.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 head broccoli, cut into florets
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1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 (8 ounce) containers chive and onion cream cheese
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken
Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow to cool, then shred using two forks. -
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside. -
Simmer the Veggies
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. -
Make the Creamy Sauce
Stir in the chive and onion cream cheese into the skillet. Continue stirring until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
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Combine Everything
Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated in the creamy sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Shortcut Tip: Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Cream Cheese Swap: You can use plain cream cheese with a touch of onion powder and chopped chives.
Add Heat: Sprinkle in red pepper flakes if you like a kick.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to keep the sauce creamy.
Freezer Friendly: It freezes okay, though sauce texture may change slightly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg