Description

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta is a delicious weeknight dinner with juicy seared chicken, tender bowtie pasta, and a rich creamy lemon-garlic sauce. Balanced with fresh herbs and a hint of Parmesan, it’s comfort food with a refreshing twist.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cubed)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon (zest and juice)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, remove and set aside.

3. Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add lemon zest and juice.

5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth. Thin with pasta water if needed.

6. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.

7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it.

8. Garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Always reserve pasta water; it helps adjust the sauce consistency.

Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference—avoid bottled if possible.

For extra flavor, sauté vegetables like broccoli or spinach in the skillet before making the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 610
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 680
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 14
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 3
Protein: 40
Cholesterol: 125

Keywords: lemon garlic chicken pasta, creamy bowtie pasta, chicken dinner