Description
Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream is the ultimate comfort food dinner. With juicy seared chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, melty mozzarella, and tender bowtie pasta, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends. A must-try cheesy chicken pasta meal!
Ingredients
8 oz bowtie pasta
2 chicken breasts
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
4. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan and mozzarella until melted and the sauce thickens.
6. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Return the pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, topped with extra mozzarella or parsley if desired.
Notes
Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt and consistency.
Don’t overcook the chicken—golden and juicy is the goal.
If reheating, add a bit of milk or cream to revive the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg