Cheesecake Factory Chicken Bow Tie Pasta

This creamy and flavorful pasta is just like the Cheesecake Factory’s famous dish! Tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and red bell peppers are tossed in a rich, chive and onion cream cheese sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12-ounce) package of farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (8 ounces) containers of chive and onion cream cheese
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make Chicken Bow Tie Pasta?

1. Cook the chicken: Place the chicken in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, then let it cool slightly before shredding it into small pieces.
2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken broth, red bell pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
4. Mix everything: Stir in the chive and onion cream cheese until smooth. Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta, stirring until everything is well coated.
5. Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade Cheesecake Factory-style pasta!

Recipe Tips:

• Cook the chicken just right: Overcooked chicken can be dry and tough. Boil it for 20 minutes, then check if it shreds easily. If not, cook for a few more minutes, but don’t overdo it.
• Cut vegetables evenly: Slice the red bell pepper thin and chop the broccoli into even pieces. This helps them cook at the same time and keeps the texture perfect.
• Melt the cream cheese slowly: Stir in the cream cheese over low heat so it melts smoothly into the sauce. If the heat is too high, it may turn grainy instead of creamy.
• Don’t overcook the pasta: Boil the bow-tie pasta just until al dente (still firm but cooked). Overcooked pasta will turn mushy when mixed with the sauce.
• Mix everything gently: After adding the pasta and chicken to the sauce, stir carefully to avoid breaking the pasta and keep the dish looking and tasting great.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Chicken Bow Tie Pasta cool down first. Then, put it in a sealed container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Heat a pan over low heat and add the pasta with a little milk or broth. Stir occasionally and cook for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 650 kcal
• Total Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 850mg
• Potassium: 600mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 50g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 42g