CREAMY BOW TIES AND CHICKEN

Creamy Bow Ties and Chicken image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced

Steps:

Rub pepper and cayenne over chicken. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Set aside and keep warm. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In the drippings, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add 1/2 cup Asiago cheese and cream cheese; stir until cheese is melted. , Cut chicken into strips. Drain pasta. Toss chicken, pasta, bacon and mushroom mixture with cream sauce. Top with tomato and remaining Asiago cheese.

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