Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A comforting, family-friendly weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and a silky cream sauce over bowtie pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 12 oz dried bowtie pasta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add diced chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 860
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy pasta, garlic chicken pasta, quick dinner, Italian recipe
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