Description
Delightful bowtie pasta combined with juicy chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, salting your water generously.
- Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it bubbles gently.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, cooking until golden and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine it beautifully with the butter and garlic.
- Add the cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese, tossing gently until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting until perfect.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the chicken and sauce in advance, reheat gently before adding pasta. Customize by adding veggies or using an air fryer for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg