Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties with Mozzarella Cream Sauce
A comforting and indulgent dish of tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and creamy mozzarella sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Bowtie Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add bowtie pasta, cook according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Melt garlic butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Melt in the Mozzarella: Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the Pasta with Chicken and Sauce: Add cooked bowtie pasta to the chicken and sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg