Description
Creamy Alfredo Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Chicken Bites is a sumptuous dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a special occasion. This recipe combines tender chicken bites with a velvety Alfredo sauce, enveloping bowtie pasta in rich, cheesy goodness. The delightful blend of flavors and textures ensures that this dish will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Perfect for busy evenings, you can whip it up in just 35 minutes using simple ingredients. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping the chicken for another protein to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (10-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until coated; use reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve with seared garlic chicken bites on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg