Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta – Easy Chicken Recipes
When you’ve had one of *those* days—when socks go missing and the coffee maker sputters in protest—this lemon garlic chicken with creamy bowtie pasta swoops in like the dinner hero you never knew you needed.
We’re talking golden chicken kissed with lemon zest, garlic that melts into the pan like it’s got nowhere better to be, and pasta that gets cozy in a luscious cream sauce. It’s the sort of meal that tricks everyone into thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. (You didn’t. We both know it.)
I make this when I want to impress my family without breaking a sweat or, let’s be real, washing a ton of dishes. The flavor is bold, the texture is dreamy, and even the leftovers disappear like magic. If you love easy chicken recipes that feel like a warm hug in a bowl—pull up a fork. Let’s cook.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and lemon zest to the pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if you’re feeling fancy. Serve immediately.