Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A comforting and rich pasta dish featuring garlic butter, tender chicken, and bowtie pasta that comes together in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Your Bowtie Pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once it’s bubbling, toss in your bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat before adding the chicken.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Melt the Butter: Reduce the heat and add the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt and coat the chicken.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta and stir to combine, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan: Add the grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Serve & Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding sautéed vegetables or adjusting the seasoning as per your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg