Best Chicken Florentine With Bowtie Pasta Recipes

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CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



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Chicken Florentine Pasta, an easy creamy chicken and pasta dinner recipe with bowtie pasta coated in lightened-up fresh spinach Florentine Sauce and black pepper chicken. Needs only 15 minutes of prep. Perfect for weeknights. My version of Florentine Sauce is special. It creamy yet lite with delicious flavor of star-ingredient - spinach. Just three things make all the difference: To lighten-up the sauce, I replace heavy cream with half-and-half. (half the cream and half the milk).Add herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken stock to add more depth of flavor. Use fresh spinach instead of frozen to control the amount of liquid in the sauce.The resulting sauce is perfect to coat pasta and has amazing flavor of spinach. Every bite just melts in mouth.I highly recommend trying the recipe. Needs only 15 minutes of prep. Cut the dinner time in half by making ahead sauce up-to a week in advance. Cook chicken in advance or use rotisserie/grilled chicken. On weeknights, cook fresh bowtie pasta, heat sauce, add chicken. Wallah! Dinner is ready to devour!I words of Ina Garten, "How easy was that?!" So, let's make some Chicken Florentine Pasta tonight!CREAMY CHICKEN FLORENTINE SAUCE Florentine (in food context) means food served on bed of spinach. The signature Florentine Spinach Sauce was my inspiration to make this creamy chicken Florentine Pasta. Like I mentioned, to lighten-up the sauce, I replaced the heavy cream in sauce with half and half i.e. part heavy cream and part milk. This also makes sauce right consistency to work with pasta.For lite homey summer dinner flavor, I flavored the sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and chicken stock. A subtle tang of sun-dried tomatoes helps cut the richness and make sauce extra-special. You will love the flavors. Tip: If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, use zest of a lemon. You can also fold in fresh cherry tomatoes in the sauce. FROZEN VS FRESH SPINACH?Any day, I will choose fresh spinach over frozen. Simply because I always have fresh spinach in refrigerator as we love using it as base for summer salads. Specially for Florentine sauce, fresh spinach is better than frozen. Frozen thawed spinach still holds lot of water and is not that easy to squeeze. No mater what, it will retain some water. This water can dilute the sauce or bland the flavor for sure. In Florentine sauce, spinach is the star. So, to control the amount of liquid in sauce, I used fresh spinach. I cook fresh spinach with pinch of salt and a tsp oil in skillet until it is wilted. Then let it drain while I prepare the rest of sauce. This helps to make much silky and never-watery. Let me summarize why should you try this Chicken Pasta tonight!Easy to prepare with only 15 minutes of prep.Creamy yet lite sauce. Perfect for summer dinner.Delicious and versatile Florentine Sauce loaded with spinach flavor. Make once use multiple ways. Make Florentine Pasta, Florentine Pizza or serve as dip with Garlic Bread.This recipe is a true example of make-it-your-own Pasta Dinner. Use any kind of protein: fresh cooked chicken, rotisserie or grilled, shrimp, or even skip chicken and add some broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and red bell peppers for vegetarian florentine pasta dinner.MORE CHICKEN AND PASTA DINNER RECIPES:If your family is Chicken and Pasta dinner fan like ours? I have few more delicious recipes to try:Chicken Bellagio with Creamy Sauce PastaChicken Paprikash with PastaThai Curry Chicken NoodlesParmesan Chicken CapreseCajun Chicken PastaChicken Tequila FettuccineChipotle Chicken Cream Sauce PastaTry something different for dinner tonight. I have made nostalgic buffet-favorite Chicken Florentine easy to prepare at home as complete meal. Pasta with flavorful saucy Chicken Florentine. Drop a message and share with me your favorite Chicken and Pasta Dinner?Happy Cooking!

Provided by Savita

Categories     Pasta     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

120 Grams Spinach, about 4 cups, fresh baby spinach
1 Cup Cream, half and half, or use all heavy cream. See Note 1
1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
1 tbsp Garlic, fresh 4-5 cloves, minced
1/4 Cup White Onion, small diced
3/4 Cup Four Cheese Blend, Or use shredded Asiago-Fontina Cheese half and half.
4 Sun-dried Tomatoes, oil packed, small diced. Plus 1 tbsp of oil
1/2 tsp Oregano
Parsley, fresh chopped
1 lbs Chicken, boneless, breast or thigh
1/2 lbs Pasta, Farfalle Bowite or Penne Pasta
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper

Steps:

  • To cook pasta, bring pot of water to rolling boil. Season with salt. Cook pasta for 10-12 minutes or until just al-dente. Once cooked, drained. Set aside.
  • Heat a large deep saute pan on medium heat. Add 2 teaspoon oil, and fresh spinach with generous pinch of salt. Work in 1-2 batches to saute fresh spinach until it is wilted. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Set aside.
  • To cook chicken, wipe the skillet clean. Add 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil. Heat on medium heat. Season chicken thighs with generous sprinkle of salt and good coat of black pepper. Place in hot skillet. Cook each side until nice crust develops and chicken is cooked through. Take out in a plate and set aside. (See Note 2)
  • To make florentine sauce, add remaining oil to pan. (No need to clean pan again) Add chopped onion. Saute until onions are soft (2 minutes) Add garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes with dried oregano. Saute for 1 minute. Don't let garlic burn. Add half-half (milk-cream) and chicken stock. Bring to boil, and simmer until sauce thickens. (3-4 minutes) Mix shredded cheese and chopped drained spinach. Stir to distribute quickly.
  • To assemble and serve, taste and season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Add drained pasta. Coat in the sauce. Mix in chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy.

BOW TIES FLORENTINE



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Creamy Asiago cheese sauce coats bow tie pasta, chicken breast and fresh spinach in this easy chicken Florentine that takes just 10 minutes to prep.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups (8 oz.) bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup POLLY-O Shredded Asiago Cheese
1-1/2 cups milk
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Place cream cheese, Asiago cheese and milk in medium saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add spinach; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken and cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

PARMESAN BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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On lazy summer weekends, we like chicken and yellow squash tossed with bow tie pasta. Add extra fresh grated Parmesan for a Sunday touch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE WITH BOWTIE PASTA



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Make and share this Chicken Florentine With Bowtie Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cstsmiles

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 minced garlic clove
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups Philadelphia Original Cooking Creme
1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb other small noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in spinach leaves, cook, stirring until wilted about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add cooking cream, stirring to combine.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Add pasta to chicken mixture stirring to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 265.4, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.4

BOW-TIE SKILLET ALFREDO



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed for thinning
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup good-quality grated Parmesan
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
4 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

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!

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA



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Easy and delicious chicken and bow-tie pasta with a white cream sauce.

Provided by Cooking Mama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) containers chive and onion cream cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76.3 g, Cholesterol 183.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 1721.9 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CHICKEN FLORENTINE WITH PASTA



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This is a simple pasta recipe that everyone I have fed with it loves. I got the recipe originally from a Paula Dean recipe but I have modified it a lot. This can be made ahead for OAMC or used for large crowds. I last used it to serve 120 people.

Provided by lclairemon_9395006

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
4 lbs cooked chicken, boned, and shredded
2 (11 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup light sour cream
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese (grated)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low sodium chicken broth (approximately)
1 (8 ounce) box penne pasta
1 (6 ounce) can French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Directions.
  • Cook Pasta until almost done. Remove the outer wrappers from the box of spinach. Open 1 end of each box. Microwave on full power for 3 minutes, until thawed. Drain the spinach and put into a large bowl. Add the shredded chicken, the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, salt and pepper, to taste, and chicken broth. Mix well with a spatula.
  • Place the mixture into an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish or 2 (9-inch) square disposable aluminum foil pans that have been sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula.
  • Wrap the uncooked casserole securely with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil. Place each pan into a plastic freezer bag and seal. Place into fridge.
  • Allow casserole to set up at least 1 hour in refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and foil. Bake covered at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until bubbly. Add fried onion rings to top and bake uncovered. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 126.3, Sodium 444, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 2, Protein 46.8

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