Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy date nights. This recipe features tender chicken sautéed to golden perfection, enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that combines the flavors of Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Tossed with bowtie pasta, this comforting meal is both satisfying and quick to prepare, taking just about 30 minutes from start to finish. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite where everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 10 oz bowtie pasta
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil and butter until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic in remaining butter, then add heavy cream and cheeses until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and return chicken to the skillet; simmer briefly until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg