Creamy Alfredo Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Chicken Bites
Creamy Alfredo Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Chicken Bites is a delightful blend of rich flavors and comforting textures that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender garlic chicken bites with a velvety, cheesy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (10-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through; add garlic in the last minute.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve by plating pasta on one side and chicken on the other; drizzle sauce over both.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg