Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties combine tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a creamy mozzarella-Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and herbs—perfect for cozy, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and milk. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet along with cooked pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Toss to coat evenly in sauce.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes to let flavors combine. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Mix in spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone or add cream cheese for a richer sauce.
- Use pre-cooked chicken like rotisserie for convenience—add at the end to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
