Name: Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta -; 5 tablespoons butter, divided -; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces -; 1 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided -; 2 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces -; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk -; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

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Ingredients for - Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken

1. 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta -

2. 5 tablespoons butter, divided -

3. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces -

4. 1 teaspoon salt, divided -

5. 1 teaspoon pepper, divided -

6. 2 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces -

7. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

8. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

9. 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk -

10. 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken

1. Stage

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Stage

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; remove from pan. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add squash; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Stage

In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and the remaining salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken, squash and sauce; heat through, stirring to combine.