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littlemissmartypants
(28,263 posts)I'm having a slightly modified version of my chicken bake that I made earlier today when the temperature was below ninety degrees by substituting bowtie pasta with extra small shells.
Bon Appétit, everyone! ❤️
Here's the recipe icymi:
This creamy chicken pasta combines all the best flavors and textures into one satisfying bite and is the perfect easy weeknight dinner!

https://momscravings.com/chicken-bowtie-pasta/
Here are the Ingredients Youll Need:
8 oz. bowtie noodles, cooked al dente (Farfalle Pasta)
8 oz. block cream cheese
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup chicken broth
8 oz. pasta sauce
4 T butter, divided
2 T minced garlic
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups colby jack cheese, divided
3 T parmesan cheese (shaved or grated is fine)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
How to Make This Recipe:
Lay the cooked bowtie pasta pieces in the bottom of a greased 9×13 glass baking dish pan
Make an empty spot in the middle of the bowtie noodles
Place the block of cream cheese in the middle of the bowtie noodles
Layer shredded chicken on top of noodles and cream cheese
Pour chicken broth onto noodles, chicken and cream cheese mixture
Pour pasta sauce on top of layers
Cut butter into multiple smaller tabs and place on top of prepared casserole
Drop minced garlic in small increments around casserole
Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder and one cup of the colby jack cheese on to casserole
Stir mixture (going around the cream cheese) and sprinkle remaining one cup of colby jack cheese on top of casserole
Top with parmesan cheese
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees
Once heated through give it a good stir to mix all of the flavors around
Add mozzarella cheese to the top of the prepared casserole, broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes
Notes:
For added flavor, season the chicken with a teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Substitute penne or another pasta dish if bowtie pasta isnt available.
Adding a touch of fresh basil and parsley enhances the flavor profile of this creamy bowtie pasta recipe.
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