Mexican Bow-tie Pasta With Chicken

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. drain and set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-size pieces. melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add chicken; cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes. add garlic and continue to cook until chicken is just cooked through. stir in flour; slowly pour in milk and broth, stirring constantly. add salsa and cream cheese and stir until sauce is hot and bubbling and cream cheese is melted and smooth.
• 3 add drained pasta to skillet; stir until pasta is coated with sauce and everything is well combined. serve immediately.