Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden brown (6-8 minutes) then set aside.
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk together flour and milk; add to skillet and stir until thickened.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Once simmering, mix in cream cheese and mozzarella until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce in the skillet; mix well.
- Serve hot with remaining mozzarella broiled on top until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg