Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich cream sauce with roasted red peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian or Southern herb blend
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Red pepper flakes or balsamic drizzle
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the thinly sliced chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese, stirring until it melts and combines into a smooth sauce.
- Incorporate the Peppers and Cheese: Stir in the roasted red peppers and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the drained bowtie pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the Italian herb blend, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of balsamic reduction if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. You can also use gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy sauce, comfort food, easy recipe