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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Creamy Sauce

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Warm, comforting, and irresistibly cheesy, this dish features tender chicken breasts atop farfalle coated in a silky cream sauce with melted cheeses and aromatic garlic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 10 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sear the chicken. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
  4. Make the garlic butter base. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Add the cream. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine with the garlic butter.
  6. Melt the cheeses. Stir in the Velveeta and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Combine pasta and chicken. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, then return the chicken to the skillet to simmer briefly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Serve. Plate the pasta and top with chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper if desired.

Notes

Slice the chicken across the grain for tender bites. Reheat gently on the stove if needed, adding cream or pasta water to restore creaminess.

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Keywords: cheesy chicken, pasta, garlic butter, comfort food, weeknight dinner

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