Description

If you’re craving a cozy, flavor-packed dish that’s both comforting and incredibly easy to make, this Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties in Cheesy Cream is the recipe to try. Juicy seared chicken, tender bowtie pasta, and a velvety cheese sauce come together in a perfect symphony of flavor and texture. Ideal for a quick dinner, easy recipe night, or comfort food fix, this dish is loaded with garlic, butter, herbs, and creamy mozzarella goodness. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, food ideas for a gathering, or just something new to put on your easy dinner rotation, this one delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

1 pound bowtie pasta

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

5 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked, 6–7 minutes. Set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Stir in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

6. Gradually add mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.

7. Return pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.

8. Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.

9. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, let your chicken come to room temperature before cooking—it helps achieve an even sear.

Add cheese slowly over low heat to prevent clumping or a gritty texture.

Save your pasta water! It’s liquid gold for adjusting sauce thickness and consistency.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 470mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: quick dinner, easy dinner, mozzarella chicken, pasta recipe, garlic butter chicken