Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties
Delicious comfort food featuring bowtie pasta in a creamy garlic butter sauce with shredded chicken and two types of cheese.
- 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
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- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, shred the cooked chicken and mince the garlic. Measure the cheeses and cream.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and melt gently. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted into a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta and shredded chicken to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra golden top, transfer to a baking dish and broil with extra mozzarella for a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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