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Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta Dinner

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This creamy garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta is comfort food made simple, with tender chicken in a velvety sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prep the chicken and aromatics. Pat the chicken breasts dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan cheese, and chop the parsley.
  2. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  3. Sear the chicken. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Make the garlic butter base. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Build the sauce. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and then stir in heavy cream. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Finish the sauce and combine. Remove skillet from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta, tossing gently to coat. Adjust the sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  7. Serve. Divide the pasta among bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Freezes well without garnish for up to 2 months.

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