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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie with Mozzarella Cream Sauce

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Warm and comforting, this dish features tender chicken, silky cream, and stretchy mozzarella in a rich sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb bowtie pasta
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the skillet. Place a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter, let it melt.
  3. Cook the chicken. Add the chicken to the skillet, season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally for even color.
  4. Sauté the garlic. Return the skillet to heat if needed, add the remaining butter, stir in the minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Make the cream sauce. Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a light simmer. Stir in the softened cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  6. Add the cheese. Stir in the shredded mozzarella and the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Combine pasta and chicken. Add the drained pasta and cooked chicken back into the skillet, toss to coat everything evenly with the sauce, and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Serve. Spoon into bowls, sprinkle extra mozzarella on top if desired, serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking; keep sauce on low heat when melting cheeses to prevent separation.

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Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, cheesy garlic chicken

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