Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cheddar Sauce
Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cheddar Sauce is a quick and delightful meal that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a luscious cheddar sauce. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering rich flavors that everyone will love without the fuss of lengthy prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp and white)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp milk for extra thickness
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 3 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat; add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk; let simmer for about two minutes.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, then return the chicken to the skillet; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg