Creamy Chicken & Bowtie Pasta
Creamy chicken and bowtie pasta is a delicious 30 minute meal your family will love. Tender chicken and fresh carrots and broccoli get tossed with velvety sauce and bowties for a complete dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4-5 cups fresh broccoli florets steamed
- 1 12 oz bag baby carrots steamed
- 2 10.5 oz cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4-1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- freshly cracked black pepper
- salt if needed, to taste
- pinch smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz mini farfalle pasta
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions in salted water.
- While the pasta cooks, add the oil to a large skillet set over medium high heat. Once the oil's hot add the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until white on all sides.
- Add the soups, cream, and seasonings. Stir together until everything's evenly incorporated.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Stir often.
- Stir in the broth to thin the sauce.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the vegetables to the pot, and stir just until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the cream sauce into the pot, stirring until everything's well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with shredded Parmesan- if desired.
Notes
- You could spice this up a little with some minced or crushed garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Want it cheesier? Stir in Parmesan cheese right into the sauce.
- You could also make this with shrimp or omit the chicken totally.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12548IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg