Tender chicken and bowtie pasta tossed in garlic butter and melted mozzarella, offering rich, creamy flavors.
# List of ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)
→ Sauce
06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ For Serving
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
# How to make it:
01 - Boil the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits from the pan.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
07 - Return chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
08 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the pasta. Cover and let sit 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
09 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley, garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.
