Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken (Printable)

Chicken and bowtie pasta combined in a creamy garlic butter sauce with melted mozzarella cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

→ Chicken

02 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)

→ Sauce

06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ For Serving

13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits, and simmer briefly.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
07 - Return chicken to skillet, add drained pasta, and toss together, using reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
08 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over pasta, cover skillet, and let rest 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
09 - Top with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich and cheesy comfort food in under an hour
  • Easy to make with everyday ingredients for a satisfying family-friendly meal
02 -
  • This recipe contains milk and wheat, so check ingredient labels if you have any allergies
  • Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce, or add spinach for extra nutrients
03 -
  • Save a bit of reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency at the end
  • Use freshly grated cheeses for best flavor and melting
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