Description
This creamy chicken bowtie pasta bake is a delightful and easy dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and yellow for color)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large baking dish, combine the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are tender and slightly charred.
- While the vegetables are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cream is heated.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Havarti cheeses, stirring until they are melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Once the roasted veggies are done, remove them from the oven and add them to the chicken and cheese sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Finally, add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg