Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties with Mozzarella Cream Sauce
A hearty pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta tossed in a creamy mozzarella sauce, paired with tender chicken and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Rest and slice the chicken after removing it from the skillet.
- Prepare the cream sauce by adding the heavy cream to the same skillet and bringing it to a simmer. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked bowtie pasta and sliced chicken, mixing well to incorporate.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. If the sauce thickens too much, add a little more heavy cream or pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg