Copycat Johnny Carino's Bowtie Festival
Copycat Johnny Carino's Bowtie Festival features a decadent cream sauce, grilled chicken, and smoked bacon. It's no wonder it's a restaurant favorite!
Servings 4
Equipment
- 5 quart pasta pot
- 14-inch skillet
- pasta strainer
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 (10-12 oz) bowtie pasta
- 4-6 strips bacon
- 3 c boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 c red onion, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 c chicken broth
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. Tony Creole’s seasoning
- 2-3 Tbsp flour
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. While pasta is cooking, place bacon in a saute pan and cook. Remove from pan and pat dry on a paper towel; set aside.
- Add the chicken to the same saute pan to cook. Add garlic and onions; mix together. When the chicken is cooked, add the tomatoes and bacon and combine.
- When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse with cool water. Put the pasta back in the pot and pour the chicken mixture in with it; stir.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the mixture. Stir together and add Tony Creole’s seasoning, plus a little extra garlic.
- Stir together well and heat. Add flour to thicken the sauce. Start with 2 Tbsp and if it isn't thick enough add one more tablespoon. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
recipe adapted from Allergy Awesomeness