Creamy Chicken and Garlic Pasta is easy enough to make any night of the week but good enough to serve to guests. This creamy pasta is always a crowd pleaser no matter the size of the crowd. 
Bowtie Pasta or Farfalle is best when used with light cream sauces or cold salads. It is also ideal for pasta recipes that have vegetables because the wide shape is great for catching the sauce and other ingredients.
This recipe calls for prepared chicken. If you don’t have time to prepare the chicken you can pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket. Doing this will be a huge time saver. Any leftover chicken can be frozen or tossed into a salad for lunch.
As I said before this recipe calls for prepared chicken. If you’re not using a rotisserie chicken then I suggest popping two boneless, skinless chicken breasts under your broiler for about 30 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked through shred it and set aside.
Prepare the pasta according to package directions then drain and set it aside. In the same pot melt two tablespoons of butter. Then add in a cup of diced onion and red bell pepper and cook until tender. Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute. If you’re using garlic powder do not add it now wait and add the garlic with the next step.
Once the onion and garlic are cooked add soups, milk, peas, garlic powder (if using), salt and pepper to pot. Stir to combine and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and allow it to continue to simmer for about two to three minutes. I always taste it here to make sure the sauce doesn’t need more salt or more garlic.
Finally add chicken and pasta cheddar and parmesan cheese to sauce. Turn heat to low and cover allow to simmer for ten minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with more parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
Creamy Chicken and Garlic Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Garlic Pasta is one those recipes that I've been making for years. It's always good and easy to put together. This recipe is also a great for feeding a crowd. Defiantly one that will impress friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package of Bow Tie Pasta
- 3 cups of cooked chopped or shredded chicken In a hurry? Try using a rotisserie chicken from the deli section of your local grocery store.
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cans of cream of chicken soup 1o oz. give or take
- 1 10 oz. bag of frozen green peas
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on package
- In a large pot warm olive oil over medium heat
- Add red pepper, onion, and minced garlic to pot cook until tender (if using garlic powder set aside until next step)
- Next add soup, peas, milk, (garlic powder), salt and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and allow simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through
- Add chicken into pot and stir in cheese
- Add in prepared pasta and toss in sauce
- Simmer for five minutes stirring occasionally
I love easy pasta dishes! This looks so yummy! Pinning for later 🙂
~Meaghan
Thanks Meaghan!
I love pasta too. Enjoy!
Susanne
I just found this on pinter estate too, made it tonight… Yummy
Quick, tasty recipes are always appreciated! The veggies add color as well as flavor!
Thanks! Not only is it quick it’s delicious.
I love a good and easy pasta dish and this looks just like one! I am looking forward to making this love all of the colors such a pretty yummy dish. 🙂
Kristen we love pasta around here too. Thanks for stopping by – Susanne
This sounds amazing. I will have to try it one night for dinner.
Please do try the recipe and then come back and tell me what you thought.
Susanne
This looks fantastic! I will be making your dish for me and the family soon!
Thanks James! I hope your family loves it!
Looks good. My kids love chicken pasta dishes so I will have to try this one.
Thanks!
Erin
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Erin thanks for stopping by and checking out this recipe. I hope ypur kids love it! Be sure to let me know if they like it.
Susanne
I love peas in pasta dishes! So trying this! Found you on the Bewitchin Party link up =) kYla @ http://houseofhipsters.com/
I love peas in pasta dishes too. Honestly I love peas in general. I’m glad you checked out my recipe. I hope you’ll come back soon. Thanks Suanne
This looks so yummy!
It is really is yummy! Thanks for stopping by. Susanne
This is my kind of dish so I’m happy to have your recipe. Thanks.
Lulu I really wanted to try to make this dish because it reminded me of one that I’ve had a local restaurant. This was similar and it’s defiantly a keeper here at out house. I hope you enjoy it also.
Thanks Susanne
I love your colorful family friendly pasta. Please bring it by weekend bites today.
It tastes better than it looks! Thanks
Looks really good. Thanks for joining Foodie Friends Friday. Hope to see you again next week!
Hello sweet lady! This looks incredible. Pinned. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you for pinning Kim! This pasta was so good and easy to make I just had to share it with everyone.
Susanne
Your Creamy Chicken Farfalle looks fantastic. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
this looks like the perfect comfort food! yum.
b
Yes! A good pasta dish is a must for our weekly menu plan. Thanks for linking up at Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!
Oh that looks so darn good right now!!
I was in need of a pasta dish and this one looks perfect! Thank you for sharing!
This sounds and looks amazing! i think that this will be a perfect dish for my family get together! Pasta salads are always such a great hit and this is a nice change! Thanks for sharing
Southern Plate Blog recently shared this recipe. I made it for supper tonight and it is absolutely delicious. Thanks for giving us this little gem.
Thanks so much Jo! This really is one of our favorites too!
Susanne
Thats a very delicious and tasty Butterfly Pasta. Thanks for sharing with us.