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Bowtie Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta

A creamy, zesty pasta with tender chicken, infused with fresh lemon and garlic. Perfect for make-ahead lunches or a quick, satisfying dinner.
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Pasta

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water, cook bowtie pasta for 10–11 minutes until tender, then drain. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F).
  • Lower heat, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and 1 tbsp butter to glaze. Remove chicken.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add cream and broth, simmer 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
  • Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Fold in chicken.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot or cool for lunch prep.