Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce. This delightful dish features succulent chunks of chicken sautéed in rich garlic butter, enveloped in a creamy sauce made from a blend of three luscious cheeses. Tossed with fun bowtie pasta, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or cozy nights in. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The combination of flavors and textures ensures that everyone at your table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; cook chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add heavy cream and cheeses; stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, then return the chicken to the skillet to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer briefly before serving hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg