Description
Description A cozy, family-friendly dinner featuring tender pan-seared chicken, bowtie pasta, and a creamy mozzarella sauce flavored with garlic butter.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 – 10 oz each)
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 3 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt garlic butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Notes
- For creaminess, add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Salad and garlic bread make excellent sides.