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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Irresistible Creamy Marry Me Chicken Bowtie Pasta Delight

A perfect blend of tender chicken, garlic cream sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes, this Creamy Marry Me Chicken Bowtie Pasta is a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Thighs Use thighs for a juicier option.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bowtie (Farfalle) Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Opt for oil-packed.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Homemade enhances richness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider plant-based cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter High-quality olive oil recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to preferred heat level.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Season to taste.
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Basil or Parsley Add for visual appeal.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of cooking water.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook the pasta al dente and deglaze the skillet after cooking the chicken to enhance flavor.

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