Best 9 Cheesy Bow Tie Chicken Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate cheesy bow tie chicken dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable meal that combines the creamy richness of cheese with the tender texture of chicken, all wrapped in the embrace of delightful bow tie pasta. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or are looking to experiment with creative variations, this article will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to create a cheesy bow tie chicken dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA



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Cheesy Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta...a simple, totally yummy weeknight dinner! Everybody needs some comfort food now and again, and this pasta dish is just that. This chicken and pasta recipe is such a quick and easy meal!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz bow tie pasta
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup chicken stock, plus 2/3 cup reserved
1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 small celery ribs, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
4 cups cubed cooked chicken (or 1 Rotisserie chicken, meat shredded)
8 oz diced Velveeta
1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven bring 2 quarts water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes to a boil. Once boiling, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While water is boiling heat 1/4 cup chicken stock and 1 Tablespoon butter in deep sided skillet. Add in diced onion and celery and cook until soft. Add in minced garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Liquid will be evaporated at this point. Next add in chicken, Velveeta, Cream of Chicken soup, heavy cream and remaining 2/3 chicken stock. Cook until cheese has melted, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • When pasta is done cooking, drain and add back to the pot. Pour cheese and chicken sauce over pasta and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 501 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 1013 mg, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg

CHEESY BOW TIE CHICKEN



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Here's a super-simple dish that tastes like it's straight from a nice Italian restaurant. Spinach-artichoke dip is usually available in supermarket delis. It comes frozen, too. Just make sure to thaw it according to the package directions before dinnertime. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen spinach and artichoke cheese dip
3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat cheese dip according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return to pan., Stir in chicken, cheese dip, peppers, olives, salt and pepper, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach a creamy consistency; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHEESY BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SKEWERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
12 ounces bow tie pasta
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dijon or yellow mustard
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
8 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and set aside (reserve the pot).
  • Meanwhile, toss the broccoli on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the parmesan and garlic. Transfer to the oven and roast until the broccoli is slightly charred and the cheese starts browning, about 12 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in the reserved pasta pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the mustard and milk and cook, whisking occasionally, until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and season with salt and pepper; continue cooking until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir in the pasta until coated and warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Thread the mozzarella and tomatoes onto 8 small skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pasta and broccoli.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Meanwhile, for the salad, cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
  • Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.

CREAMY BOW TIES AND CHICKEN



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Barbara Lopshire of Holland, Michigan copied the Creamy Bow Ties and Chicken from a similar dish at a nearby Italian restaurant, but her version has "all the flavor but less fat and it's cheaper!"

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Concentrated flavors and a deep sauciness make this casserole a perfect choice for a warm and comforting dinner.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 oz) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2- to 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan. Add soup, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese to pasta in pan; stir to combine. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.0, Carbohydrate 88.2 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 585.0 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta With Chicken and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hmpeters_88

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons Kraft roasted red pepper italian parmesan dressing
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato and basil pasta sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • -Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 minute Turn chicken over; continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • -Drain pasta mixture in colander; return to pan and set aside. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Add sauce mixture to pasta mixture; mix well. Transfer to 6 serving bowls.
  • -Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 213.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 34.4

Tips:

- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh chicken, flavorful cheese, and tender bow-tie pasta are all essential for a delicious dish. - To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, cut it into small pieces. This will also help it absorb more flavor from the marinade. - If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply season it with salt, pepper, and paprika before cooking. - Be careful not to overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. - For a creamier sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and milk. You can also add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra flavor. - Serve the cheesy bow-tie chicken immediately, while it's hot and bubbly. It's a great main course for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Conclusion:

This cheesy bow-tie chicken is a simple yet satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness, it's a perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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