Description
Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Featuring creamy parmesan sauce, tender garlic-seasoned chicken, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, this easy pasta recipe is rich, flavorful, and family-approved. Great for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
1 pound bowtie pasta
2 large chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
2. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
7. Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything until fully coated. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
8. Sprinkle chopped parsley and extra parmesan over the top. Serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melt.
Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente helps hold up in the sauce.
Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg