Description
Creamy Alfredo Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Chicken Bites is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken bites, rich cheeses, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, offering a satisfying meal in just 35 minutes. The velvety Alfredo sauce envelops the pasta, making every bite a creamy delight. You can easily customize this dish by adding fresh vegetables like spinach or broccoli for an extra nutritional boost. Enjoy this deliciously creamy dish that both kids and adults will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (10-11 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a bowl, season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter before adding heavy cream and chicken broth to simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until coated; use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve the creamy pasta with seared chicken bites on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg