Best 8 Spicy Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

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Calling all pasta lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a flavor-packed journey through the world of spicy chicken and bow-tie pasta salad. Our culinary expedition begins with a zesty Southwest-inspired salad, where succulent pieces of chicken dance harmoniously with a symphony of roasted corn, black beans, and a tangy dressing infused with the fiery spirit of chili peppers. Next, we'll transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy with a Mediterranean-style pasta salad brimming with sun-kissed tomatoes, fresh basil, and the salty kiss of feta cheese. Craving a taste of the Orient? Our Asian-inspired salad beckons with its vibrant medley of shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and savory dressing kissed with hints of ginger and sesame. Last but not least, our classic chicken and bow-tie pasta salad offers a comforting embrace of familiar flavors, with tender chicken, crisp celery, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. No matter your palate's preference, this quartet of recipes promises a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
6 ounces bowtie pasta
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2 bell peppers (red and yellow), halved lengthwise and seeded
1 small rotisserie chicken, shredded into large pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
  • 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
  • 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 140 milligrams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams

SPICY THAI PASTA SALAD



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This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 wedges lime

Steps:

  • Whisk sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar for dressing together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Drizzle dressing over the pasta, stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
  • Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHICKEN BOW TIE SALAD



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"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm sure Mother Nature helped make that meal so memorable, but I still find myself serving this often during the summer," writes Pam Guerin of Skowhegan, Maine. A zippy dressing lightly coats the tossed mixture of pasta, chicken, tomato and onion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Cool completely. For dressing, combine the chilies, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, sugar and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; stir well. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA IN CREAM SAUCE



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This recipe is one that I came up with one day while trying to make something different. All of the alfredo-type sauces that I've tasted are too thick, heavy and rich and even with all of that....they never have enough flavor. This dish is something you can make after coming home tired from work because it's easy, tastes amazing and you can eyeball the ingredients according to how much less or more you want to make or how thick you want your sauce to be.

Provided by GeishaDoll

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb bow tie pasta
3 chicken breasts
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves
4 -6 large basil leaves
1/2 cup yellow pickled pepper

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta and salt water prior to adding pasta.
  • Trim any fat off the chicken and butterfly the breasts. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil and add chicken and red pepper flakes on med/high heat until cooked. You'll notice the broth might thicken somewhat. This okay because you'll use this as the base for your sauce.
  • Remove chicken once all pink is gone and chicken is cooked though. Hold with tongs and shread chicken with a fork. Set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium and add in two cloves of garlic and saute for only about 1 minute.
  • Add cream to broth and garlic.
  • Roll up basil leaves and chop into thin ribbons. Add this to cream mixture.
  • Add chicken and cooked pasta into sauce mixture.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until well blended.
  • Leave to thicken slightly on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add pepperonchinis.(The yellow picked peppers mentioned above. These are on the pickle isle of your grocery store).
  • The sauce will not be as thick as alfredo sauce gets, but will be even better! Just serve with warm French or Italian bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.5, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 210, Sodium 330.7, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 39.4

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 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 BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



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Take just 25 minutes to toss together this Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad. Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad boasts a lot of flavor with broccoli, cheese & olives.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain.
  • Toss chicken with tomatoes, dressing, shredded cheese and olives in large bowl. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AND BOW-TIE PASTA



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Bow-tie pasta is a fun change for this creamy stovetop skillet dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup three-cheese pasta sauce (from 15-oz jar)
1 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
2 cups deli rotisserie chicken, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 9 oz)
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sliced fresh basil, if desired
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat water, pasta sauce and pasta to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken, frozen peas and Italian seasoning. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Bow-tie pasta is a good choice for this salad because it holds the sauce well and is easy to eat. You can also use other short pastas, such as penne or rotini.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not as flavorful.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this salad, so it's important to use a good quality oil that has a fruity flavor. You can also use avocado oil or another light-tasting oil.
  • Don't be afraid to add spice. The cayenne pepper in this recipe gives the salad a nice kick, but you can adjust the amount to your liking. If you like things really spicy, you can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Let the salad chill before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.

Conclusion:

This spicy chicken and bow-tie pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of spicy chicken, creamy dressing, and fresh vegetables is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new pasta salad recipe, give this one a try!

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