Description
A simple and delicious chicken and bow tie pasta recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bow tie pasta
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything well and serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken bow tie pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner