This creamy Chicken Florentine And Farfalle pasta recipe is a spot on copycat if the Italian American Bertolli frozen food brand, but made at home for a fraction of the cost and still ready in under 30 minutes. With savory chunks of chicken, fresh baby spinach, and bowtie pasta noodles in a creamy white sauce it’s a flavorful meal perfect for busy nights

While I typically try to make most of our meals from scratch, somedays are just too busy as a busy parent.

For those nights I try to keep a frozen meal from the store on hand that can pretty much just be heated up on the stove top quickly.

One of our favorites is Bertolli’s Chicken Florentine & Farfalle. It’s got savory chunks of chicken, bow tie shaped pasta, and spinach in a creamy white sauce.

However over the years I’ve found that it’s just as easy to make our copycat version of this recipe at home, and still only takes about 20 minutes.

More flavorful and cheaper than the commercial version this homemade copycat pasta recipe is a must have recipe to get dinner on the table quickly on busy weeknights!

Ingredients Needed

Like all my favorite recipes, this creamy chicken pasta only needs a handful of easy to source ingredients.

To make it you’ll need:

Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – trimmed of fat
Pasta – Farfalle pasta, aka bow tie noodles
Oil – I recommend using olive oil for this recipe, specifically extra virgin olive oil
Aromatics – Garlic cloves and a small yellow onion
Spinach – Fresh baby spinach- NOT frozen spinach
Seasoning – Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cream Cheese – Softened – you can use regular cream cheese, or Neufchatel to save calories
Milk – Use whatever variety or fat percentage of milk you have on hand
Alfredo Sauce – 1 16 oz jar of your favorite brand and flavor of white alfredo sauce
Cheese – Shredded, or grated, Parmesan cheese- for serving

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients you’re ready to begin!

How To Make

Making this copycat Bertolli’s freezer meal is super easy, start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper- then cooking it in your preferred method.

This could be on the grill or the stove top. Once it’s cooked to the safety standard and had time to rest, dice it up and set it aside.

Prepare the pasta according to the package directions cooking to al dente, then drain and set aside. You can do this while the chicken cooks to cut down on the overall ‘cook’ time.

To a large skillet add the olive oil, 1 – 2 tablespoon’s worth, and heat it over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and translucent.

Add the spinach leaves, stirring often, and cook just until wilted. Add the softened, cubed cream cheese to the dish and continue cooking and stirring until it’s melted down. The mixture will be thick.

Stir in the alfredo sauce until evenly incorporated, then whisk in the milk slowly until the sauce has reached a thick but smooth consistency.

Return the chicken to the dish, stirring to incorporate, and season it with salt and pepper- to taste.

Add the pasta back to the dish, stirring again until everything’s evenly incorporated.

Plate the pasta and serve warm with shredded, or grated, Parmesan cheese overtop and enjoy!

Storing

This chicken florentine & farfalle recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat in your preferred method.

Unfortunately, this creamy pasta recipe doesn’t freeze well.

TIPS & TRICKS

Looking for a vegetarian version? Swap mushrooms for the meat!
Don’t have bowtie noodles? Use whatever you have handy, although I do recommend a shorter noodle.
Use fresh spinach. Frozen spinach has too much water and will make your sauce loose and soggy.

Other Creamy Pasta Recipes

Creamy chicken florentine and farfalle pasta is an easy meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when you want something both filling and comforting.

Save it and try it for yourself!

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