Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta combines tender chicken, flavorful garlic, and rich butter, all tossed with beautifully shaped bowtie pasta for a comforting meal ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 540

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

8 oz bowtie pasta
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter Divided into two portions
4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese Optional

Method

Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant—be careful not to let it burn.

Combine

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the garlic butter. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well mixed. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve

Plate the dish, garnishing with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Garlic Butter Chicken Bowtie Pasta while it’s warm!

Notes

Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.