Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Creamy Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce. This delightful dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with fresh garlic and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, as it takes just under 30 minutes to prepare. With its satisfying flavors and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. Plus, feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Combine the chicken and drained pasta with the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional mozzarella or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg