Description
A quick, creamy one‑pan dinner featuring tender chicken, buttery garlic sauce, shredded mozzarella and bowtie pasta. Perfect for busy families, this recipe delivers rich flavor, protein and comfort in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal high‑protein weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the grape juice to the skillet, bring to a gentle simmer and reduce for 2‑3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella, and Italian seasoning, cooking until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute butter with olive oil and use reduced‑fat mozzarella. Pair with a simple green salad and garlic‑bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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