Description
Parmesan Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Bowties in Garlic Cream is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, roasted red peppers, bowtie pasta, and a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce. It’s an easy, restaurant-quality dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water for sauce adjustment.
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken pieces for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Red Peppers: Add the sliced roasted red peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and thickened.
- Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring it into the creamy sauce evenly.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat all ingredients with the sauce thoroughly. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired for a touch of heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly and adds better texture compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables and to boost flavor complexity.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
