Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner with rich sauce, tender chicken, and al dente bowtie pasta, perfect for weeknight meals or date nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or sliced
- 12 oz bowtie pasta, dried
- 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 salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 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 combine well.
- Toss cooked pasta in the skillet to coat with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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