Creamy Alfredo Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Chicken Bites
Indulge in our creamy alfredo bowtie pasta with garlic chicken bites – a perfect blend of flavors ready in just 35 minutes! Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently before adding cheeses to create a smooth sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve pasta on plates topped with chicken bites and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg