Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and bowtie pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 680 g boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 115 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and reserve.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in softened cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Allow mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 90 g shredded mozzarella and all grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy. Return drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat every piece evenly with sauce.
- Scatter the remaining 30 g shredded mozzarella over the surface. Cover the skillet and let sit for 2–3 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Place cooked chicken atop the cheesy pasta and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinading the chicken in the Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to experiment with the types of cheese you use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg