Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta Dinner
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta Dinner, a quick and comforting dish that brings gourmet dining right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken pieces sautéed until golden and tossed with al dente bowtie pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley, this meal not only satisfies the palate but also impresses visually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bowtie pasta (Farfalle)
- 1 whole head of fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter; sear chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat; melt remaining butter, sauté garlic for about a minute, then add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream; cook until thickened. Incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce; toss well to combine. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg