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Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream

Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream Delight

A comforting bowl of Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bowtie Pasta can substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast can substitute with chickpeas or tofu
For Sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with any cooking oil
For Flavoring
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning can be omitted or replaced with fresh herbs
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced is best
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter can substitute with margarine or a butter substitute
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half or low-fat cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese can substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese fresh recommended, shredded works too
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add the bowtie pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in the skillet over low heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then return the chicken to the skillet. Fold in the cooked pasta.
  6. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet, and let it sit on low heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.

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