Description
This Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings creamy indulgence and savory richness together in one skillet. Tender garlic butter chicken meets melty cheese and velvety cream sauce tossed with farfalle for a comfort food classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
2 cups bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1½ tablespoons of butter and sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and slice or cube.
3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
5. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water if needed. Toss to coat evenly.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and mix gently or serve over the pasta.
7. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and flavor—it makes a difference.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of pasta water or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: cheesy bowtie pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, creamy chicken pasta