Creamy Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 350 g bowtie pasta (farfalle)

→ Protein

02 - 500 g boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 240 ml heavy cream
08 - 120 ml chicken broth
09 - 90 g freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining. Set cooked pasta aside.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and juice, followed by 1 tablespoon of butter. Slice or dice the cooked chicken and return to the skillet, tossing to coat in flavors for 1 minute. Remove chicken again and keep warm.
04 - Add remaining butter to the skillet and melt. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking to combine. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Lower the heat and gradually stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Return the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to thoroughly coat with sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Gently fold in the lemon garlic chicken.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese over the pasta. Serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal texture, do not overcook the chicken; aim for golden brown and moist throughout.
02 - Grate parmesan cheese from a block for superior flavor and melting quality.
03 - Reserved pasta water helps perfect the sauce's silkiness.
04 - Vegetables such as spinach, peas, or broccoli may be added for variety and nutrition.
05 - For a dairy-free variation, substitute full-fat coconut milk for the cream.
06 - Sun-dried tomatoes may be included to enhance depth of flavor.

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