Best 6 Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA

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.

SPICY CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine mayonnaise and green chiles; mix well. Add chicken, tomatoes, bell pepper and cheese.
• Add cooked pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with green onions.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken by placing in a large pot with enough cold water to barely cover.
• Add peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, thyme and one each: onion, carrot and celery cut into quarters.
• Bring to a bare boil with lid on; reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes.
• Cool in poaching liquid, then drain, skin and shred.
• To make curry flavouring, soften diced onion in hot oil, then add curry powder and cook over medium-high heat for a further 3 minutes.
• Add wine and water.
• Boil rapidly until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Strain and let cool.
• Prepare curry mayonnaise by combining all ingredients until smooth.
• Place peppers in a large bowl (reserving a little for garnish), with chicken, pasta, salt, pepper and curry mayonnaise.
• Mix gently until well- coated.
• If mayonnaise mixture is too thick, add warm water gradually until a smooth consistency is attained.
• Place a portion of salad on bed of spinach and sprinkle reserved peppers on top.
• Assemble just before serving, as the mayonnaise quickly loses its fresh look.

ROASTED CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Cook the paste to firm-tender; rinse with cold water, drain well.
• In a bowl, combine the orange juice, and the next 7 ingredients (orange juice through rice vinegar); whisk to combine.
• Add in the cooked pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, walnuts, chives and parsley; toss gently to combine.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, to blend the flavors.

CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA, FRESH TOMATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions; drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium.
• Add chicken; cook 7 minutes, stirring often or until browned; remove to a plate and cover.
• Add bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until bell pepper pieces are almost tender.
• Add tomatoes and olives; cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and mixture is hot.
• Stir in chicken and any accumulated juices; heat just until hot.
• Stir chicken mixture into pasta.
• Serve with parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Add water (throw in some salt) to a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Add in chicken and cook 12 minutes or until done.
• Remove chicken from water using a slotted spoon.
• Add pasta to water; cook 10 minutes or until tender; drain and keep warm.
• Heat 1/4 cup broth over med-high heat in a Dutch oven.
• Add in celery and onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in chicken, soup, cheese, and remaining 3/4 cup broth; continue stirring until cheese is melted.
• Toss with pasta and serve immediately.