Bird's Chicken and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Bird's Chicken and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 cubes; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 6 ounces cream cheese; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 green onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup peas, cooked (you can sub with broccoli or cut up asaragus also)

Servings: persons

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 cubes
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 6 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup peas, cooked (you can sub with broccoli or cut up asaragus also)

1
Cook Pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; Add chicken and saute', stirring occasionally, until just browned (about 4 minutes).
3
Remove the chicken from pan; set aside.
4
In same skillet, over medium high heat, bring next 4 ingredients to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup (about 5 minutes).
6
Reduce heat to medium and stir in cheeses until incorporated and melted.
7
Add reserved chicken and cook until no longer pink in center, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and stir in green onion, salt and pepper, and peas.
9
Toss gently in a large serving bowl with the drained pasta and serve.
10
VARIATION: Pour mixture evenly into casserole dish, top lightly with bread crumbs and heat 15 minutes at 350F.

916

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bow tie pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 cubes, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Bird's Chicken and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bird's Chicken and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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