Description
A comforting weeknight meal featuring herb-roasted chicken paired with creamy Alfredo bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish. Place chicken in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or cube the chicken.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan (and mozzarella if using) and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Spoon the creamy Alfredo bowtie pasta onto plates and top with sliced herb chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
For even cooking, bring chicken to room temperature before roasting. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, Alfredo, weeknight dinner, creamy sauce