Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
5 TBSPs butter, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 TSP salt, divided
1 TSP pepper, divided
2 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 TBSPs all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions:

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

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

In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 TBSPs 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.

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

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