Cheesy garlic butter chicken bowties with mozzarella cream sauce made easy!
The best cheesy garlic butter chicken bowties with tender chicken and a creamy mozzarella sauce. A rich and satisfying pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
2 cups bowtie pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
2 cups bowtie pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the smoothest sauce.
Do not overcook the pasta to keep it from becoming mushy.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
