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Garlic Butter Chicken served with Bowtie Pasta for a savory dinner recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken and Bowtie Pasta

A quick and delicious dish combining tender chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and bowtie pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup butter Melt in a skillet.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy milk.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For extra flavor.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well to coat.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a healthier twist, swap in zucchini noodles and use coconut cream for a vegan option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage, reheat with a splash of cream.