Description
Parmesan Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Bowties in Garlic Cream is a rich, creamy pasta dinner made with tender chicken, sweet roasted red peppers, and bowtie pasta tossed in a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests, this comforting dish comes together in about 30 minutes and delivers bold, cozy flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Additional Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in generously salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook 7–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in roasted red peppers and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet and coat evenly in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil.
- Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Jarred roasted red peppers work perfectly—just drain well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg