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Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Bowtie Pasta

Tender seared chicken served over creamy garlic and four-cheese bowtie pasta for an indulgent comfort food dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 3 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste chopped parsley, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and saute garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low. Add Velveeta, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.

  7. 7

    Season with Italian seasoning and adjust salt or Cajun spice to taste.

  8. 8

    Toss cooked bowtie pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.

  9. 9

    Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.

  10. 10

    Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

per serving · 4 servings total
512
Calories
33.6g
Fat
10.8g
Carbs
39.3g
Protein
595mg
Sodium
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Calories512
Total fat33.6g
Total carbohydrate10.8g
Dietary fiber1.1g
Protein39.3g
Sodium595mg
Recipe totals 2049 cal · 157g protein · 43g carbs · 134g fat

USDA FoodData Central estimates. Values are approximate.