Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Cheesy Bowtie Pasta 🍗🧀

Creamy, garlicky, and oh-so-satisfying! Perfectly seasoned chicken bites paired with mozzarella cheese pasta in a buttery sauce that melts in your mouth. ❤️

🧄 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔥 Instructions

1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until smooth and creamy.
6. Add cooked pasta and toss well to coat in the sauce.
7. Return chicken to the pan, mix gently, and heat for 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.