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Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta for Cozy Nights

This Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta is a family favorite, perfectly blending rich garlic and buttery flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Tender and easy to cook
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Provides a rich flavor base
  • 4 cloves Fresh minced garlic Robust flavor infusion
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bowtie pasta Use any pasta shape you love
Optional Cheesiness
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grate over the top for flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 pound of chicken breasts and cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and reaches 165°F.
  3. In boiling salted water, cook 8 ounces of bowtie pasta until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
  4. Slice cooked chicken and combine with pasta in the skillet, tossing to coat with remaining garlic butter sauce for 2 minutes.
  5. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and optionally garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly cooked chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Avoid burning the garlic.

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