Best 3 Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow-Ties recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken smothered in a creamy pesto sauce, nestled atop a bed of succulent bow-tie pasta. The vibrant green pesto, bursting with the freshness of basil, garlic, and pine nuts, adds a layer of aromatic complexity to the rich and creamy sauce. With a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh basil leaves, this dish is a masterpiece of culinary art, sure to impress your family and friends.

But that's not all! This article also offers a collection of equally enticing recipes to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure with our selection of mouthwatering dishes, ranging from the classic Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow-Ties to the innovative Pesto Chicken Flatbread, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. For a lighter option, try our refreshing Pesto Pasta Salad, a symphony of flavors that combines the zesty pesto with crisp vegetables, succulent shrimp, and tender pasta. And for those who enjoy a touch of spice, our Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta will ignite your taste buds with its fiery kick.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring culinary success for both novice and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate dish for a special occasion, our collection has something for every occasion. So, gather your ingredients, tie on your apron, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES



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Use Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, chicken breast, and bow tie pasta to make an easy one-dish meal with a creamy pesto sauce.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
½ cup pesto sauce
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
  • Add soup, pesto sauce and milk. Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done. Stir in drained pasta and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 883.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN & BOW TIES



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This is my cousin's recipe. Both of our Husbands don't like pesto, however they both really like this dish.

Provided by Camzmom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 lb diced boneless chicken breast
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet, add chicken and season with S&P to taste cook throughly.
  • Add your can of soup, pesto, and milk. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 15min. Stir in cooked drained pasta and heat through.
  • serve with garlic bread, salad and you're good to go.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 122.2, Sodium 632.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 30.6

20 MINUTE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES



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A stovetop dinner prepped, cooked and on the table in twenty. Serve with a tossed salad or veggie and warm bread for a complete meal.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 -1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce (I use Classico Basil Pesto Sauce)
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta; cook and drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter or margarine and brown cubed chicken.
  • Add soup, pesto sauce and milk to skillet; bring to a boil and cook on low for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta and heat through.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • If you don't have any pine nuts on hand, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
  • To make the pesto sauce ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This dish is also delicious served over rice or roasted vegetables.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as broccoli or zucchini.

Conclusion:

Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. The creamy pesto sauce is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, and it's tossed with tender chicken and bow tie pasta. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a favorite.

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