Description
Parmesan Roasted Red Pepper Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken served over bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian or Southern herb blend
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes or balsamic drizzle
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese (if using), and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Add Italian herb blend and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve garnished with parsley or basil and optional toppings.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Slice chicken thinly for even cooking.
- Jarred or homemade roasted peppers work well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Parmesan Roasted Red Pepper Chicken, creamy chicken pasta, Italian chicken dish, easy chicken recipe