Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with tender chicken, garlic butter, and mozzarella cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully done. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella and parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or mushrooms if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic butter chicken bowties, mozzarella cream sauce pasta, creamy chicken pasta