Description
Craving a dish that’s creamy, savory, and packed with flavor? This Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the perfect comfort meal for dinner ideas or even a cozy weekend lunch. With golden-seared chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and tossed with velvety garlic-parmesan sauce-coated bowtie pasta, this quick dinner recipe hits all the right notes. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, a comfort food classic, or family-friendly food ideas, this one is sure to make your favorites list.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups bowtie pasta, uncooked
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, add heavy cream and cream cheese over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
5. Add parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
6. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
7. Toss in cooked pasta and coat with the sauce evenly.
8. Plate the pasta, top with cooked chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk or cream to maintain sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg