Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Indulgent Cheesy Cream
This dish features succulent chicken coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over bowtie pasta, and finished with creamy mozzarella.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, mixing to coat the pasta in the cheesy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties, Chicken Pasta, Cheesy Cream Pasta