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Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta

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Make this easy, flavorful garlic butter chicken with bowtie pasta for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe focuses on a rich pan sauce using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the cut chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve immediately for a simple chicken pasta dinner.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use fresh garlic instead of jarred minced garlic.
  • If you prefer a creamier texture, increase the heavy cream to 3/4 cup.
  • This recipe works well with other short pasta shapes if you do not have bowtie pasta.

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