Description
A creamy garlic butter sauce enveloping tender chunks of chicken, tossed with cute bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 12 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the water in a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with melted butter until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet with remaining butter until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Mix the cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce, coating well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick or substitute half the butter with pesto for an herby flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Bowtie Pasta, Cozy Dinner, Comfort Food