Description
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with tender garlic butter chicken and bowtie pasta smothered in a rich mozzarella and Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden and fully done. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper. Add pasta water gradually if needed to thin the sauce.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet. Toss gently until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
- Don’t use pre-shredded cheese—it may not melt smoothly.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Make ahead: Store components separately and reheat in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: mozzarella garlic butter chicken, bowtie pasta with cream sauce, cheesy chicken pasta recipe, easy chicken pasta dinner