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Delicious garlic butter chicken served with bowtie pasta for a tasty dinner

Dreamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Bowtie Pasta

A quick and easy dish that elevates ordinary chicken and pasta with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sautéing the Aromatics
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and diced onion.
  2. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the garlic and onions.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the Italian seasoning and stir. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combining with Pasta
  1. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy garlic butter sauce.
  2. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix until melted and well combined.
Serving
  1. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy your dreamy creation!

Notes

Feel free to add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition. Don't overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.