Description
A comforting pasta dish with garlic butter chicken and creamy bowtie pasta that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—around 1 minute—making sure it doesn’t burn.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked—approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream along with the Italian seasoning, cooking until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, tossing everything to combine well in that luscious sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish, topping it off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, garlic butter, weeknight dinner, creamy pasta