Best Chicken Bow Tie Alfredo Recipes

CHICKEN BOW TIE ALFREDO

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Bow ties are back in style in this meaty pasta dish. Because real Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese has an intense flavor, you can get away with using less, making it ideal for healthy cooking. -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BOW TIE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

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This recipe is a great twist on the traditional fettuccine alfredo. You can use any type of pasta desired. The chicken, broccoli and alfredo sauce come together really well in this dish.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bow tie pasta
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 head broccoli
salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring large pot of water to boil.
In a large grill pan, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and grill until completely cooked.
While chicken is cooking, add bowties to boiling water and cook until al dente.
Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer until soften but still firm. Chop broccoli into a bite size pieces.
While pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a large saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.
Add half of the parmesan cheese and whisk over low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth.
Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.
Pour on the sauce and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.
Toss in broccoli and chicken pieces.
Serve immediately.