Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 ½ 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; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup cheese crackers, crushed; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

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 ½ 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
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup cheese crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
350 degree oven.
2
Bring 3 quarts salted water to a rapid boil.
3
Add the pasta and boil for 10 minutes or until al dente.
4
Drain the pasta.
5
While the pasta is cooking, in a saute pan, melt the butter and canola oil.
6
Do not let the butter brown.
7
Cook the chicken pieces until slightly done.
8
Do not brown.
9
Add 1 cup chicken broth, celery, and onion at this point and continue cooking until the chicken is tender and done.
10
Add the soup, cheeses, pepper flakes, and if needed, the remaining chicken broth, stirring until the cheeses are melted.
11
Toss the pasta into the cheese mixture; pour into a buttered casserole dish.
12
Mix the crushed cheese crackers, melted butter, and cayenne pepper together.
13
Top the casserole with the crushed cracker mixture.
14
Bake only until the top has browned slightly.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts water, salted, 12 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked, 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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