Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and bowtie pasta coated in a rich, cheesy cream sauce with hints of garlic and Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter base. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Add the cream. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine.
- Melt the cheeses. Stir in the Velveeta and mozzarella until the sauce is smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine pasta and chicken. Toss the drained bowtie pasta in the sauce, then return the seared chicken to the skillet.
- Serve. Plate the pasta and top with the chicken while hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 75g
- Saturated Fat: 40g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken, bowtie pasta, garlic butter, creamy sauce, comfort food