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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce

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A warm, creamy, and deeply comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts with a lush garlic butter sauce over bowtie pasta.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 10 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
  4. Make the garlic butter base: In the same skillet, add remaining unsalted butter and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
  5. Add the cream: Pour in heavy cream and stir, bringing to a gentle simmer. Lower heat to medium-low.
  6. Melt the cheeses: Stir in Velveeta and mozzarella until melted and smooth. If too thick, whisk in reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
  7. Combine pasta and chicken: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer briefly to let flavors meld. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve: Plate the pasta and chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Slice chicken against the grain for the most tender bites. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if necessary.

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