Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy Bowtie Pasta Dish for Home Cooks
A delicious and simple recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta that is perfect for home cooks looking for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, mixing well to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg