Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, chicken, and mozzarella in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties, Cheesy Cream, Pasta Dish