Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties
A comforting one-skillet dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and bowtie pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta, dry
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter over medium heat until foamy but not burning.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Include the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer on moderate heat.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, salt, and pepper, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to brown the garlic for the best flavor; refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, chicken bowties, comfort food, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner