Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bowtie Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bowtie Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dinner
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Easy - for beginners Serves: 4

Description

This easy recipe features tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and sweet red peppers tossed with bowtie pasta in a rich, simple cream cheese sauce. A delicious and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Mueller’s Bowtie
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 small red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (5.2 to 6.5 ounce) container garlic and spice soft spreadable cheese

Method

Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is lightly browned. Remove chicken and add broccoli, red peppers and chicken broth. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Return chicken to skillet. Cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese then pasta, combining gently until cheese is melted and smooth.

Tags

Chicken  · Broccoli  · Pasta  · Creamy  · Easy  · Dinner  · Family meal  · Bowtie  · Cream cheese  · Quick  · Weeknight  · Red pepper
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