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Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken

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Warm and comforting, this Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken combines tender chicken pieces in a rich garlic sauce with gooey mozzarella over bowtie pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Stir and cook until done, about 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens. Add crushed red pepper flakes and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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