Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream
Warm, comforting, and impossibly creamy chicken bowties in a cheesy cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Whisk cream cheese with some heavy cream until smooth, then add to the skillet with chicken broth and remaining heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Once the sauce simmers, add mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked chicken and pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, optionally broiling with more mozzarella on top.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash more heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy, comfort food, weeknight dinner