Description
A creamy, flavorful dish combining bowtie pasta, chicken, and a garlic butter cream sauce that’s easy to make in one skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded mozzarella, stirring until everything is well coated and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, brown the chicken a bit more before adding the cream cheese. You can also add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: garlic chicken, creamy pasta, easy dinner, one skillet meal, bowtie pasta