Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta
A comforting and quick dish of garlic butter chicken served over bowtie pasta, reminiscent of family gatherings and culinary memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Once tender, drain and set aside.
- Create the garlic butter by melting the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing it.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the garlic butter.
- Serve the pasta on plates, topping it with sliced chicken, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg