Entrees

Creamy Garlic Farfalle with Chicken

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Creamy Garlic Farfalle with Chicken

Makes 6 to 8 servings

A flavorful one-pot dinner that keeps cleanup simple.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, more as needed

Preparation

  1. Fill the Preferred Pan with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the farfalle, and cook according to package instructions. When the pasta is finished cooking, reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, and then use the steamer insert to drain the pasta. Gently toss the pasta with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil to prevent sticking and reserve.
  2. Wipe out the pan and return to the stove. Put 1 teaspoon of the oil in the pan, and then place over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmers across the pan, scatter the chicken pieces evenly in the pan. Season with ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes undisturbed, per side. Transfer to a plate and reserve. Do not wipe out the pan.
  3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of the oil to the pan, and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the cream, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the black pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let the cream simmer until reduced by half.
  4. Return the pasta and reserved pasta water to the pan, and fold into the sauce. Add the chicken and Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine.
  5. Taste and add salt and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.