Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
Description
Easy and delicious chicken and bow-tie pasta with a white cream sauce.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 head broccoli, cut into florets
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1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 (8 ounce) containers chive and onion cream cheese
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
2
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.
3
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.