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Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta - Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This garlic butter chicken bowtie pasta combines tender chicken breast with farfalle pasta in a rich, savory butter sauce that will become an instant family favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss everything together to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best texture. Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken. The browned bits in the pan add depth of flavor to the sauce.