Description
A cozy, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy garlic sauce, and cheesy bowtie pasta. It’s rich, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked bowtie pasta.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let pasta simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente and most of the broth is absorbed.
- Stir in milk (and cream if using), and add cooked chicken back to the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add spinach, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
Swap chicken with cooked sausage or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Use different cheeses like Gouda or provolone for a flavor twist.
Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free (adjust cooking time).
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
