🍝🧀 Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties
Creamy, cheesy, and full of garlic flavor — this chicken bowtie pasta is comfort food perfection in under 40 minutes! 😋
Ingredients
🔹️ For the Chicken Bowties:
12 oz (340 g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
🔹️ For the Mozzarella Cream Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
▶️ Cook the Pasta:
✅️ Boil bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente.
✅️ Drain and set aside.
▶️ Prepare the Chicken:
✅️ Season chicken strips with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
✅️ In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
✅️ Add minced garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
✅️ Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
▶️ Make the Cream Sauce:
✅️ In the same skillet, melt butter, then whisk in flour to form a roux.
✅️ Slowly pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until smooth.
✅️ Reduce heat, add mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until creamy and melted.
✅️ Season with nutmeg (optional), salt, and pepper.
▶️ Combine and Serve:
✅️ Add cooked bowtie pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
✅️ Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
💡 Tips for Perfection
◾️ Use freshly grated cheese — it melts smoother and gives a creamier sauce.
◾️ Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente holds up better in creamy sauces.
◾️ Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a spicy kick.
◾️ Serve immediately — creamy sauces thicken as they cool.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: ~720 kcal per serving
