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Ultimate Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta Recipe

This garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast pieces are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked farfalle pasta for a meal that will instantly become your family's new favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Combine Everything: Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
  5. Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use freshly minced garlic rather than pre-minced for maximum flavor. Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken - cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning. The reserved pasta water is key for creating a silky sauce that clings to the noodles perfectly.