Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties
A creamy and cheesy bowtie pasta dish with tender chicken and bright garlic notes.
- 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
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Start the garlic butter base: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Build the cream sauce: Add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring and scraping the pan to combine. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine chicken and cheese: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in mozzarella and optional Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Finish with pasta: Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary. Season to taste and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
For a garlicky meal pairing, serve alongside garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 980
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg