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Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken

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A warm and comforting weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and gooey mozzarella.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium in the same skillet, add butter, and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Add crushed red pepper flakes and taste, adjusting with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the drained bowtie pasta and toss gently to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
  8. If the sauce seems too thick, adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water, adding a tablespoon at a time.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Dry the chicken well before seasoning for better browning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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Keywords: chicken, mozzarella, pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinner

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