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Creamy garlic chicken with farfalle pasta, peas, and carrots in a rich parmesan sauce
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This quick and comforting dish brings together tender boneless chicken, vibrant frozen peas, and shredded carrots in a luscious cream cheese and parmesan sauce. The garlic-infused olive oil adds an aromatic depth that ties the simple ingredients together beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. The bow-tie pasta holds the creamy sauce perfectly, making every bite satisfying and hearty. It’s a family-friendly favorite that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, offering a warm, savory experience that everyone will love.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 491.3

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This quick and comforting dish brings together tender boneless chicken, vibrant frozen peas, and shredded carrots in a luscious cream cheese and parmesan sauce. The garlic-infused olive oil adds an aromatic depth that ties the simple ingredients together beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. The bow-tie pasta holds the creamy sauce perfectly, making every bite satisfying and hearty. It&# 226;ÂÂs a family-friendly favorite that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, offering a warm, savory experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Slice the boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 15 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute to begin browning.
  6. Stir in frozen baby peas and coarsely shredded carrots; sauté for another 1 minute.
  7. Remove the chicken and vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
  8. Reduce heat to medium; add chicken broth and cream cheese to the empty skillet.
  9. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until the cream cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  10. Return the chicken and vegetable mixture to the skillet along with the cooked farfalle pasta.
  11. Stir in grated parmesan cheese, grated lemon rind, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Cook for 1 minute, stirring gently, until the pasta is well-coated in the sauce and everything is heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 491.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.3g39%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 178.0mg60%
Sodium 164.3mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 54.1g109%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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