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Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms – Cheesy Family Favorite Dinner

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms is rich, cheesy, and loaded with tender seasoned chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach tossed in a silky Parmesan garlic cream sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying pasta dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Optional parsley for garnish
  • Optional crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook bowtie pasta until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season diced chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms until golden and tender.
  5. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and milk and simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Add parmesan and mozzarella cheese and stir until melted into a smooth creamy sauce.
  8. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  9. Return cooked chicken and bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated.
  10. Garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap chicken with shrimp for a delicious seafood variation.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth of flavor.
  • Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the dish.

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