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Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties

Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties

Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 610 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Tender chicken and bow tie pasta are coated in a rich, creamy pesto sauce that comes together quickly for a comforting, flavorful weeknight meal with a balance of savory herbs and mild creaminess.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Serves
4
kcal
610
Difficulty
easy
ItalianAmericanMain dishesQuick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 360 gBow tie pasta
  • 30 gButter
  • 30 gMargarine
  • 500 gChicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 120 gPesto sauce
  • 240 gMilk
  • 300 gCream of chicken soup

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, measuring cups, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep and boil

    Gather all ingredients and a large pot and skillet, then bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the bow tie pasta. · 5 min

    What to look for: water at a rolling boil

  2. Cook pasta

    Add the bow tie pasta to the boiling water, cook until tender, then drain well and set the pasta aside. · 10 min

    What to look for: pasta tender but not mushy

  3. Brown chicken

    Melt the butter and margarine in a skillet over medium heat, add the cubed chicken breast, and cook until lightly browned. · 7 min

    When it is done: Chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F at the thickest piece

  4. Make sauce serve

    Stir the cream of chicken soup, pesto sauce, and milk into the skillet, simmer on low, then fold in the cooked pasta and serve hot. · 8 min

    What to look for: sauce creamy and gently bubbling

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal610
Protein36 g
Carbohydrates55 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat28 g
of which saturated11 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium720 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Bow tie pasta

  • penne pasta: Use any medium pasta shape with grooves to hold sauce
  • gluten free pasta: Cook just to tender to prevent mushiness

Butter

  • olive oil: Adds fruity depth and reduces saturated fat
  • ghee: Higher smoke point for browning chicken

Margarine

  • butter: Use equal amount
  • canola oil: Neutral taste and lower saturated fat

Chicken breast

  • chicken thighs: Juicier and more forgiving
  • turkey breast: Lean alternative

Pesto sauce

  • homemade basil pesto: Fresher, brighter flavor
  • sun dried tomato pesto: Adds sweetness and depth

Milk

  • half and half: Richer sauce
  • lactose free milk: Suitable for lactose intolerance

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