Dreamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Bowtie Pasta
Dreamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich, creamy flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This one-pot recipe combines tender chicken breasts with al dente bowtie pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight meal or hosting a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal that caters to everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same pot, melt garlic butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well and bring to a simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg