Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A comforting dish combining bowtie pasta, tender chicken, and a rich, garlicky butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add diced chicken to the skillet, seasoning with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine the Pasta: Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating chicken in Italian seasoning ahead of time. Always salt your pasta water for better seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg