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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta

This garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast pieces are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked farfalle pasta for a meal that will become an instant family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This adds incredible flavor to the sauce!
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  8. Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Notes

Always cook pasta al dente since it will continue to cook slightly when mixed with the hot sauce. Don't overcook the garlic - it only needs about 60 seconds to become fragrant. Use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-shredded for the best melting and flavor.