Best Creamy Asparagus Chicken Bow Ties Recipes

BOW-TIES WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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Looking for a delicious skillet dinner? Then check out this asparagus, chicken and bow-tie pasta ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt, if desired
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
In small bowl, gradually stir broth into cornstarch. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS-CHICKEN BOW-TIES

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Chive-and-onion cream cheese spread is the base for a tasty white sauce that coats pasta, chicken, mushrooms and asparagus.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, or 1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 container (8 oz) chive-and-onion cream cheese spread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup milk
1/2 lb deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken), cut into bite-size strips (2 cups)
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus and mushrooms for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to saucepan.
In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the milk until smooth. Stir cheese mixture and chicken into pasta mixture.
Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring gently, until pasta is evenly coated with sauce and mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHICKEN AND BOWS

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I first made this chicken bow tie pasta when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids are hungry. -Danette Forbes, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

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Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash dried basil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHICKEN & BOW TIES

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Make and share this Chicken & Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lubie

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 bunch asparagus, coarsely chopped
1 lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Prepare pasta according to directions on package; add asparagus one or two minutes before fully cooked.
Drain.
Place pasta, asparagus and chicken in a 13"x9" baking pan; mix in remaining ingredients.
Broil for 5 minutes or until top is crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 31.8

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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Relish this creamy chicken with asparagus and shell pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese - a delicious dinner made ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts
1 (1.8-oz.) pkg. leek soup, dip and recipe mix
2 1/2 cups water
8 oz. (2 cups) uncooked small shell pasta
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup sour cream
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook asparagus as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine soup mix and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add pasta; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Add asparagus, chicken and sour cream; stir gently to mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 9 g

BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE & ASPARAGUS

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We love asparagus, so I look for ways to go green. This pasta dish comes together fast on hectic nights and makes wonderful leftovers. -Carol Suto, Liverpool, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return pasta and asparagus to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking sausage into large crumbles. Add to stockpot. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and reserved pasta water as desired. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY BOW TIE CHICKEN

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Here's a super-simple dish that tastes like it's straight from a nice Italian restaurant. Spinach-artichoke dip is usually available in supermarket delis. It comes frozen, too. Just make sure to thaw it according to the package directions before dinnertime. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen spinach and artichoke cheese dip
3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat cheese dip according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return to pan., Stir in chicken, cheese dip, peppers, olives, salt and pepper, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach a creamy consistency; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES

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Make and share this Asparagus With Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lbs thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb farfalle pasta
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

in a large pot boil pasta according to package directions.
drain reserving 1 c of water.
return pasta to pot heat oven to 450.
place asparagus on a baking pan.
drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast 10 minutes.
add cream cheese and asparagus to the pasta over medium low heat.
stir in 2/3 c parmesan cheese.
stir until creamy, add some cooking liquid if pasta is too dry put pasta in a large bowl, garnish with pine nuts, chives and 1/3 parmesan cheese.