Best 8 Bowtie Chicken Salad Recipes

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Bowtie chicken salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked chicken, bowtie pasta, celery, onion, and mayonnaise. The salad can be served on its own or on a bed of lettuce. It can also be used to make sandwiches or wraps. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your guests, bowtie chicken salad is a great option.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

ITALIAN CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA



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This is a great tasting recipe. Its good served warm or chilled.

Provided by Gail

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Add 2/3 cup salad dressing to the cubed chicken and stir together.
  • Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and rinse. Add the pasta to the chicken and dressing and toss. Pour enough dressing on to coat everything (or to your taste) and add the chopped tomato. Toss to coat. Ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.7 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 982 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



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My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Alley

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry or grape tomatoes
1 bunch green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
  • Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
  • Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
  • Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

BOW TIE CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Bow Tie Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 cups cooked bow tie pasta
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups green grapes or 1 1/2 cups red grapes
mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, pasta, almonds, celery, onion and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges and grapes.
  • Stir in enough mayonnaise to make of the desired consistency.
  • Store in the refrigerator, covered, until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 467.1, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.9, Protein 30.2

CHICKEN BOW TIE SALAD



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A very attractive and colorful salad, originally presented on the local television news by Marge Tuckett, but changed up just a bit by me. This tasty salad requires two hours marinating time.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfelle)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 bunch Baby Spinach
6 ounces honey roasted peanuts
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 ounces craisins
1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup green grape, cut in half
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Combine dressing ingredients; blend or shake well to emulsify, then stir half of the prepared dressing into the cooked bow tie pasta; marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
  • When ready to serve, add remaining ingredients and as much of the second half of the salad dressing (we used 2/3s of the remaining dressing) as you like; salt and pepper to taste. Toss and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 628.2, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 20.6, Protein 15.3

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

BOW TIE CHICKEN SUPPER



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"My sister-in-law gave me a recipe for a healthy side dish, and I added chicken to it to make this colorful main course," writes Nancy Daugherty of Cortland, Ohio. "It's wonderful with a salad and crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 cup bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry red pepper, zucchini, onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Add the peas and seasonings; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add pasta and tomatoes; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and a good-quality mayonnaise will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before shredding it.
  • Use a variety of greens in your salad. A mix of different greens will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own personal touches to the recipe. If you like a particular herb or vegetable, add it to the salad. You can also adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your liking.

Conclusion:

Bowtie chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying salad that the whole family will enjoy.

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