Bowtie Pasta Alfredo and Chicken is a delicious 30-minute dish, with pasta, chicken and fresh spinach in a creamy butter Parmesan sauce.
The recipe I am sharing with you today is one I’ve made for years. I love this dish because it is so delicious and easy, thanks in part to using a leftover, already cooked chicken breast.
Using a pre-cooked (baked or grilled) chicken breast saves so much preparation time, and then it’s simply a matter of heating the sauce and cooking the pasta! All in all, this is a scrumptiously satisfying meal.
Honestly, this dish is really simple to make and I’m confident you’re going to love it! Here’s how to make Bowtie Pasta alfredo and Chicken.
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Make The Alfredo Sauce
Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter (½ stick) on Low heat in a saucepan. Once the butter has melted, pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and stir to combine.
Continue to cook the butter and whipping cream on a low simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, but do NOT let the mixture come to a boil.
Add 1 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is the absolute best and is recommended) but you can use “shaker can” cheese if necessary.
Stir to combine, then stir gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Again, be careful to not let the sauce boil. Lightly season the sauce with garlic powder, salt and a small pinch of black pepper, then stir to combine.
TIP: If necessary, you can make the sauce ahead of time, then you simply need to re-heat it a few minutes before the pasta is finished cooking.
Prepare The Chicken And Fresh Spinach
For this recipe I use pre-cooked (baked or grilled) chicken, which is a real time-saver. I use1 large, cooked chicken breast and cut it into small bite-sized cubes, then set the chicken aside.
TIP: You can always use a cooked rotisserie chicken breast if that’s more convenient but remove (and discard) the skin before you cut it into cubes.
Chop enough fresh spinach to measure 1½ heaping cups. Set the chopped spinach aside until the pasta has finished cooking.
Cook The Bowtie Pasta
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions. The cooking time is typically between 10-12 minutes.
Once the pasta is fully cooked, drain off the water (but do NOT rinse the pasta), and then immediately add the drained pasta back into the large pan (while it is still hot).
Combine All Ingredients
Once the drained bowtie pasta is back into the saucepan, immediately add warm, cubed chicken pieces and the chopped spinach.
Pour the creamy hot alfredo sauce over the top and then toss everything gently, until the bowtie pasta and all the other ingredients are combined and covered with sauce.
If the sauce appears to be too thick, drizzle in a little bit more of the heavy whipping cream (or milk, if desired) and stir to combine.
Once all the ingredients are combined (and still hot), take a quick bite of the pasta and add additional salt and pepper, to suit your taste. Now the bowtie pasta alfredo and chicken is ready to be served.
Serve The Bowtie Pasta Alfredo And Chicken
Transfer the hot pasta into individual serving bowls (or plates). If you want to garnish this dish, add some more Parmesan cheese on top. I do this (along with a pinch of coarse black pepper) and it looks nice as a finishing touch AND adds even more flavor to this dish!
This is a nice “all-in-one” main dish, with the pasta, chicken and spinach. We enjoy it, especially when served with a small mixed green salad on the side. The delicious pasta dish (with chicken) and a salad on the side becomes a filling and delicious meal!
I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious bowtie pasta alfredo and chicken dish for yourself and those you love. It’s really delicious, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy it!
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- Florentine Lasagna Roll (meatless)
- Bacon Parmesan Spinach Gnocchi
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- Garlic Penne Pasta and Veggies (meatless)
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Bowtie Pasta Alfredo and Chicken is a delicious 30-minute dish, with pasta, chicken and fresh spinach in a creamy butter Parmesan sauce.
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt add more later if needed, to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper a small pinch + more later, if needed
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese fresh cheese is recommended
- 8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
- 6 ounces pre-cooked chicken breast 1 large chicken breast, cut in small cubes
- 1½ cups fresh chopped spinach
- additional salt and pepper as desired, to taste
- additional grated Parmesan (optional-for garnish)
Melt butter on Low heat in a saucepan. Once melted, add heavy whipping cream; stir to combine. Cook on a low simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, but do NOT let the mixture come to a boil.
Add Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens slightly (don't let the sauce boil. Add garlic powder, salt and a small pinch of black pepper, then stir to combine. TIP: If necessary, make the sauce ahead of time, then re-heat it a few minutes before the pasta has finished cooking.
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions (cook time is usually 10-12 minutes). Once pasta is fully cooked, drain the water (don't rinse the pasta), then immediately put the hot, drained pasta back into the pan. Add warm, cubed chicken and chopped spinach.
Pour hot alfredo sauce on top; toss gently until all ingredients are combined and covered with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a bit more cream (or milk); stir to combine. Taste pasta, add more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately while hot. If desired (optional)-garnish pasta with additional Parmesan and/or clack pepper. Enjoy!
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