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Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta

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This creamy and garlicky dish features tender bites of chicken, perfectly al dente bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Non-alcohol alternatives (optional, e.g., chicken broth with white wine vinegar or lemon juice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels, cutting into 1-inch pieces, and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
  2. Cook a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Sear the chicken by heating 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, adding the chicken in a single layer, and cooking until golden brown, then turning to brown the other side until done.
  4. Build the garlic butter sauce by reducing heat to medium, adding 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet, and letting it melt before adding minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pan by pouring in 1.5 cups chicken broth and scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Introduce 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Combine the cooked pasta and seared chicken back to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce, and warming through for a minute or two.
  8. Garnish and serve hot, topped with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a bolder garlic flavor, increase garlic to 8 cloves. Reserve pasta water to help the sauce cling to the noodles.

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Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Garlic Butter Pasta, Bowtie Pasta Recipe

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