Description
A comforting and indulgent dish of bowtie pasta tossed with tender chicken in a rich garlic butter and creamy mozzarella sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring in the shredded mozzarella until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and basil before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with crusty bread for extra sauce soaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, cheesy, family recipe, comfort food