Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

By BearForce

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1-1/2 (12 ounce) packages farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1-1/2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1-1/2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 1-1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 (8 ounce) containers chive and onion cream cheese
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken and pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.