Description
Bowtie Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a creamy, citrusy pasta dish made with tender chicken, farfalle pasta, and a rich garlic-lemon cream sauce finished with Parmesan. It’s a comforting yet fresh meal perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 340 g (12 oz) bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 120 ml (½ cup) chicken broth
- 60 g (½ cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken strips with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well and simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- To add more vegetables, stir in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peas.
- Grilled chicken can be substituted for added flavor.
- If reheating, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
