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Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta

Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta for Cozy Family Dinners

Garlic Butter Chicken with Bowtie Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a silky garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Slow Cooking Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces, can substitute with chicken thighs.
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle) No substitutions unless gluten-free options are preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is key for robust flavor.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter For a lighter alternative, consider using olive oil.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Feel free to use vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your taste preference.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley A must-have for presentation!

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, toss bite-sized chicken breast pieces with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder until evenly coated. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  3. Combine Chicken and Broth: Transfer the seasoned chicken into the saucepan and pour in 1 cup of chicken broth.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the saucepan and let the chicken cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
  5. Cook the Pasta: While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
  6. Mix Pasta with Chicken and Sauce: Combine the drained pasta with the chicken and sauce in the saucepan.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor, and avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy. Cook the pasta al dente for the best texture.

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