Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bowtie Pasta

This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bowtie Pasta is creamy, spicy, and packed with comfort. Tender bowtie (farfalle) pasta is tossed in a rich sauce made with heavy cream, butter, and three kinds of cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, and Asiago. Savory sautéed chicken and tangy Buffalo sauce give the dish bold flavor, while garlic and onions round out the depth. Finished with a splash of pasta water for silkiness, this pasta delivers heat, creaminess, and cheesy satisfaction in every bite.

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: 934 kcal per serving

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet (optional: toss cooked chicken in Buffalo sauce).
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat.
Stir in Asiago, cheddar, and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
Add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Stir in Buffalo sauce.
Return cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until fully coated in the sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy!