Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowtie Pasta
A comforting and quick pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich, creamy garlic sauce with bowtie pasta. Perfect for weeknights and guaranteed to please a crowd.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot For cooking pasta
- Small bowl For cornstarch slurry
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering cream mixture, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The article mentions that you can prep components ahead of time. It also suggests adding a splash of milk or chicken broth when reheating leftover pasta to loosen the sauce.