Creamy Chicken Bowtie Skillet

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 340 gBow tie pasta
• 500 gChicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 40 gButter
• 360 gMilk
• 4 gGarlic powder
• 6 gSalt
• 2 gPepper
• 60 gParmesan cheese
• 1Red bell pepper (optional)
• 120 gFrozen peas
• 300 gCream of chicken soup

Equipment

stovetop, microwave, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large pot, measuring cups, microwave safe dish, serving spoon, skillet, storage container, stove

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather all ingredients, dice the chicken breasts, measure milk and seasonings, and set out a large pot and a wide skillet. · 5 min

   What to look for: pasta tender but firm

2. 2
   Cook pasta

   Cook the bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water on the stovetop until tender, following package directions. · 10 min

   What to look for: pasta is tender but not mushy

3. 3
   Sauté chicken

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced chicken breasts and chopped red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally. · 6 min

   When it is done: Chicken reaches 74°C or 165°F internally with no pink inside.

4. 4
   Add sauce base

   Stir in the cream of chicken soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well until smooth, then bring to a gentle boil. · 3 min

   What to look for: sauce bubbles gently and thickens

5. 5
   Simmer sauce

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce uncovered, stirring once or twice so it stays creamy and does not scorch. · 2 min

   What to look for: sauce looks glossy and slightly thickened

6. 6
   Add parmesan

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and evenly incorporated into the sauce. · 1 min

   What to look for: cheese is melted and sauce is creamy

7. 7
   Combine pasta

   Drain the cooked bow tie pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing gently so the pasta is fully coated with the chicken sauce. · 2 min

   What to look for: pasta is evenly coated with sauce

8. 8
   Serve or freeze

   Serve the creamy chicken bowtie skillet hot, or let leftovers cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container. · 1 min

9. 9
   Reheat frozen

   Thaw frozen portions overnight in the fridge, transfer to a microwave-safe dish, cover, microwave until heated through, stir once, and serve hot. · 9 min

   What to look for: steam rises and sauce is bubbling