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A comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with chicken broth, tossed with al dente bowtie (farfalle) pasta and garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 lb bowtie pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt generously, and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook bowtie pasta until just al dente, drain without rinsing and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add seasoned chicken to skillet and cook 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove chicken and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and stir; simmer gently for a few minutes to blend flavors.
  9. Return chicken to skillet and add cooked bowtie pasta, tossing gently to coat noodles in sauce.
  10. Cook together for 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld.
  11. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the dish.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

For added flavor, serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese., Make it a complete meal by adding steamed vegetables or a fresh salad as a side., Variations include stirring in 1/4 cup heavy cream for a richer sauce, adding 2 cups fresh baby spinach in the last few minutes of cooking, tossing in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or adding 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for spice., Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free., Avoid burning garlic to prevent bitterness., Do not overcook pasta to maintain texture and sauce adherence., Combine pasta and sauce just before serving to avoid mushiness., Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months., Reheat leftovers on stove or microwave with a splash of water or chicken broth to refresh the sauce.

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