Garlic Chicken Bowtie Alfredo

This is a simple dish, and is super delicious! After discussing what we wanted for dinner, this idea came into mind, and thought I would try it out. No recipe needed though... already knew this one! Keep in mind, this recipe is for two, but can be altered to fit your needs.




Ing.

• 1/4 lb. Barilla Farfelle Pasta
• 1-2 Chicken Breasts, cut into strips or chunks
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• 2T EVOO
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 Clove Garlic, Crushed
• 1-1/2 Cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

1. Start by boiling water on high heat, then add in pasta to start cooking.  Once pasta is added, lower to medium heat and stir occasionally. (for best results, cook pasta for 15-20 minutes)
2. Next, start to prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a small sauce pan (on medium-low heat), drop in your butter, and begin to melt. Once the butter is mostly melted, pour in the heavy cream. Stir until cream and butter have mixed completely. Raise the heat to medium, and pour in the cheese. Stir in the cheese until thoroughly mixed in. Let it stand for about 3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt (watch to make sure it doesn't start to boil). Stir occasionally to help mix it all together. Once the cheese has melted, and the sauce is creamy again, add in your clove of garlic and parsley and stir until blended. Reduce to low heat and stir occasionally while preparing the chicken.
3. In a skillet on medium-high heat, pour in your EVOO, and let heat. Slice your chicken accordingly, and season with garlic powder and salt. Add into preheated skillet and cook until cooked through and golden brown (about 3-5 mins).

Once the chicken is completed, you're ready to plate!

To plate the meal:

• Place a layer of bowties onto the plate and line the chicken strips/chunks down the center.
• Using a ladle, drizzle your Alfredo sauce over the plate. You can either drizzle in a pattern, or just cover the dish (personal preference).
• Using some remaining parsley, sprinkle in the center of the dish...

Your meal is complete! If you are used to canned/jarred Alfredo sauce, this has a slightly richer taste, and the parsley is much more pronounced. I will say though, homemade is so much more delicious!

This recipe feeds two, with a little leftover for later.

Enjoy!