Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic butter sauce served with delightful bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes, or try a spicy version with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg