Creamy Bowtie with Garlic Herb Chicken

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente.
  3. 3Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente.
  4. 4Drain and set aside.
  5. 5Drain and set aside.
  6. 6Drain and set aside.
  7. 7Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  8. 8Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  9. 9Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  10. 10Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. 11Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. 12Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. 13Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  14. 14Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  15. 15Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  16. 16Remove and set aside.
  17. 17Remove and set aside.
  18. 18Remove and set aside.
  19. 19In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  20. 20In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  21. 21In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  22. 22Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  23. 23Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  24. 24Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  25. 25Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  26. 26Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  27. 27Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  28. 28Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and melty.
  29. 29Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and melty.
  30. 30Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and melty.
  31. 31Return chicken and pasta to the skillet.
  32. 32Return chicken and pasta to the skillet.
  33. 33Return chicken and pasta to the skillet.
  34. 34Toss everything together until well coated.
  35. 35Toss everything together until well coated.
  36. 36Toss everything together until well coated.
  37. 37Garnish with parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  38. 38Garnish with parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  39. 39Garnish with parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes

Equipment

large skillet

Tips

  • One pan, pure satisfaction!
  • Creamy, herby, and packed with Southern-style comfort—this bowtie pasta is a weeknight dinner dream!