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Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta

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Warm, comforting, and richly flavored pasta dish with tender chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces bowtie pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Pat them dry for better browning.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/4 cup butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to thicken for 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet along with the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss gently until well coated.
  8. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter at the end. Can freeze the chicken and sauce separately without pasta.

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