# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)
→ Sauce
06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
→ For Serving
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Boil bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and set aside.
02 - Season chicken pieces evenly with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
04 - Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and uniform.
07 - Return cooked chicken to skillet, add drained pasta, and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce if necessary.
08 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover skillet and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
09 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
