Best 7 Chicken And Bows Recipes

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Chicken and bows, also known as pasta pollo e fiocchetti, is a delectable Italian dish that combines succulent chicken with delicate pasta bows, resulting in a well-balanced and flavorful meal. This classic dish originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and has gained popularity worldwide for its simplicity, versatility, and ability to satisfy various palates. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy sauce or a light, flavorful broth, there are countless variations to suit your preferences. In this article, we will explore some of the best chicken and bows recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

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 BOG



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I am not sure of the origin of this recipe. It is a cross between a casserole and a stew: chock-full of chicken, sausage, rice and onion. A really good cold-weather comfort food. When you're feeling 'bogged' down, make Chicken Bog to cheer up! This recipe is what is called 'Low Country cooking.' It is a term used in the coastal regions of South Carolina. Chicken Bog is even served at restaurants in South Carolina along with other local favorites.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 onion, chopped
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice
½ pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced
2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
2 cubes chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Place water, salt and onion in a large pot. Add chicken and bring all to a boil; cook until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from pot and let cool. Remove skin and bones and chop remaining meat into bite size pieces.
  • Skim off fat from cooking liquid and measure 3 1/2 cups of this chicken broth into a 6-quart saucepan. Add rice, chicken pieces, sausage, herb seasoning and bouillon to this saucepan. Cook all together for 30 minutes; let come to a boil, then reduce heat to low, keeping pan covered the whole time. If mixture is too watery or juicy, cook over medium low heat, uncovered, until it reaches the desired consistency. Stir often while cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2196.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN OVER BOW TIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
Flour, for dredging
Beaten egg
Olive oil, for pan
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup marsala
1 can chicken broth
1 small basket mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 plum tomatoes
10 ounces fresh or frozen peas
Parsley, to garnish
1 pound bow tie pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • Clean cutlets and cut into cubes. Dredge them in flour, egg and flour, brown in frying pan with olive oil and butter. As they come out of pan let them rest on paper towels to absorb oil. When all the chicken has been browned, put all chicken back into the same pan without cleaning add garlic, Italian seasoning, marsala, chicken broth, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer, for at least 10 to 2 minutes, then add peas and cook until peas are cooked. Serve over bow tie pasta.

CHICKEN AND BOWS



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I first made this chicken bow tie pasta when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids are hungry. -Danette Forbes, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken and red pepper in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled mixture into freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE DISH CHICKEN AND BOWS



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I love this meal for it's ease and down home goodness. You can make this one dish meal in less than 30 minutes. It's pretty too! You could substitute chopped carrots for the red pepper if you'd prefer. It reminds me of chicken pot pie without the 'pie'. Comfort! It makes A LOT so you can serve half of it and freeze the other half for a quick dinner some other night. From Simple & Delicious courtesy of Danette Forbes. *NOTE: this recipe does not include many spices, etc.. It is meant to be a comfort food type of recipe. If you enjoy spice, go ahead and throw some in!! This recipe is also versatile in terms of what veggies you like. Have fun with it. :)

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pcs
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the pkg. directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet or dutch oven, cook the chicken and red pepper (or carrots) in melted butter over medium heat for about 6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  • Stir in the soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Drain pasta and add to the chicken mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Serve!
  • If freezing: Cool remaining mixture and transfer to a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Transfer to an ungreased, shallow 3 quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 707.7, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.2

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 :

CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA



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The original recipe is from myrecipes.com. In my usual manner, I did a few things differently. I added different cheeses to get the creamy effect that I was looking for. This makes the perfect amount of cheesy sauce. This is not a recipe for the diet conscious. A lighter version can be made by substituting fat free cream of mushroom soup, 2% Velveta, neufchatel, and low fat cheddar cheese. To save even more time, you can also use rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breasts. We serve this dish with crusty French bread and either steamed asparagus or broccoli.

Provided by By The Lake

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 quarts water, salted
12 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (divided)
1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup cheese crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 350 degree oven.
  • Bring 3 quarts salted water to a rapid boil. Add the pasta and boil for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a saute pan, melt the butter and canola oil. Do not let the butter brown. Cook the chicken pieces until slightly done. Do not brown. Add 1 cup chicken broth, celery, and onion at this point and continue cooking until the chicken is tender and done. Add the soup, cheeses, pepper flakes, and if needed, the remaining chicken broth, stirring until the cheeses are melted. Toss the pasta into the cheese mixture; pour into a buttered casserole dish.
  • Mix the crushed cheese crackers, melted butter, and cayenne pepper together. Top the casserole with the crushed cracker mixture. Bake only until the top has browned slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1272.3, Fat 73.4, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 303.2, Sodium 2270.5, Carbohydrate 85.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 65.9

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: To ensure smooth cooking, prepare all necessary ingredients and equipment before beginning.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids enhances its taste and tenderness.
  • Brown the Chicken: Searing the chicken pieces in a pan adds color and depth of flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Ensure the chicken is cooked through to prevent foodborne illness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Sauce Variations: Feel free to experiment with different sauces to complement the chicken and pasta. Try a creamy Alfredo sauce, a tangy tomato sauce, or a flavorful pesto sauce.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Enhance the visual appeal of the dish by garnishing it with fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Chicken and bow tie pasta is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With endless variations of sauces and toppings, this classic combination offers something for everyone. The tender chicken, cooked in a flavorful sauce, pairs perfectly with the delicate pasta, creating a satisfying and comforting meal. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more elaborate recipe, chicken and bow tie pasta is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, follow the tips provided, and indulge in this timeless culinary delight.

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