Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, garlic butter, and bowtie pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine and develop flavors.
- Combine with Pasta & Cheese: Stir in the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined, ensuring each piece of pasta is coated in that luscious garlic butter sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley for a lovely touch of color and freshness.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg