Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce. This delightful dish combines tender chicken and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all nestled among perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to impress your guests. With its luscious garlic-butter flavor and cheesy goodness, it’s sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick chunks
- 10 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken chunks with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce; simmer briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg