Description
Indulge in a bowl of comfort with Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce. This delectable dish features succulent chicken chunks sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with three types of cheese for an irresistible creamy texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful flavor experience that will impress your family and guests alike. With its fun bowtie pasta shape and kid-friendly appeal, you’ll find everyone gathering around the dinner table for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 oz bowtie pasta
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil and butter until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic in remaining butter, then add heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce and add chicken back to the skillet. Simmer together for a few minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg