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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties

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A creamy and comforting weeknight dish with tender chicken and bowtie pasta in a rich garlic cream sauce.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked through. Set the chicken aside on a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the heavy cream and stir, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly thicken.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan (if using) until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Season to taste, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

Notes

For a different protein twist, try garlic butter beef with bowtie pasta.

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