Description
Creamy Cheddar & Havarti Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Veggies. This dish is a creamy comfort food with vibrant roasted broccoli and carrots, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 2 cups Carrots
- Olive Oil
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Havarti Cheese
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the Vegetables: Toss broccoli and sliced carrots in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil chicken broth, add bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente for 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts and cook in a skillet for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Build the Cheese Sauce: Sauté minced garlic in the skillet, add heavy cream, and whisk in cheeses until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss pasta, roasted vegetables, and chicken in the skillet until coated in sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Cheddar Havarti Chicken Bowtie