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Creamy Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties

Creamy Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in 30 Minutes

Indulge in creamy mozzarella garlic butter chicken bowties, a quick and comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Diced
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta Cooked according to package directions
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh or shredded
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for cooking pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add unsalted butter. Once melted, add diced chicken breast and cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently and increasing heat slightly to bring to a gentle simmer for approximately 3–4 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and add mozzarella cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
  5. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and add to the skillet, tossing everything together gently for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is at room temperature to prevent sauce from splitting. Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer at 165°F (74°C).

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