Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta is a comforting and savory dish combining tender diced chicken, aromatic garlic, and rich butter sauce tossed with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s both easy to prepare and deliciously flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
Chicken & Sauce
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown, to create a rich base for the chicken and garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, allowing the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. This will create a flavorful sauce and ensure the chicken remains tender.
- Toss Pasta and Parsley: Add the cooked bowtie pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
- Season: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve Hot: Plate the garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley can be used but add it earlier to rehydrate.
- Ensure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
