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Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta - Easy Family Favorite Recipe

This garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 30 minutes. With tender chicken pieces, perfectly cooked farfalle pasta, and a rich buttery garlic sauce, this dish will quickly become your family's new favorite weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the garlic butter sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Stir in fresh parsley and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Don't overcook the garlic - cook just until fragrant. Reserve pasta water to help create a silky, well-emulsified sauce. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Can customize with vegetables like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms.