Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bowtie Pasta

This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bowtie Pasta is a bold and creamy fusion of comfort food and spicy flavor. Tender chicken is seasoned and sautéed to golden perfection, then folded into a rich, cheesy sauce made from garlic, onion, heavy cream, and a three-cheese blend. Buffalo sauce adds a spicy, tangy kick, while bowtie pasta catches every drop of the luscious sauce. Finished with pasta water for silkiness and garnished to your liking, this dish is indulgent, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight treat or casual entertaining.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 1,060 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - bowtie (farfalle) pasta
2 - chicken breasts
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
⅛ - Garlic powder
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 tablespoon - butter
3 cloves - garlic
½ - onion
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
¼ cup - Asiago cheese
½ cup - cheddar cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - Buffalo sauce
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and optionally toss in Buffalo sauce.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Stir in Asiago, cheddar, and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Stir in Buffalo sauce, then fold in cooked pasta and chicken. Mix until everything is well coated.
Serve hot, optionally topped with extra cheese or fresh herbs.