Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and chives; season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken and drained pasta to the skillet; toss with sauce and reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot with extra garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg