Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken, roasted red peppers, and garlic, tossed with bowtie pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and roasted red peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-roasted red peppers for convenience.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Parmesan chicken, roasted red pepper pasta, garlic cream sauce, bowtie pasta