
Pan-seared chicken breasts and a rainbow of tender-crisp vegetables tossed with bowtie pasta in a silky Parmesan cream sauce brightened with white wine and red pepper flakes. A comforting one-skillet take on classic Alfredo that loads up on color and crunch.
Cook ModeHeat 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of each chicken breast with seasoned salt and a pinch of black pepper.
butter
olive oil
boneless chicken breasts
seasoned salt
black pepperAdd the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
boneless chicken breastsMeanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the bowtie pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
bowtie pasta
saltReduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the squash, broccoli, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and onion along with the red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
butter
olive oil
yellow squash
broccoli
mushrooms
red bell pepper
onion
red pepper flakesAdd the garlic with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
garlic
salt
black pepperDeglaze the pan with the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
dry white wineStir in the milk, heavy cream, and reserved pasta water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.
milk
heavy creamTurn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta until coated in the sauce. Slice the rested chicken and add it to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
grated Parmesan cheese
bowtie pasta
boneless chicken breasts
salt
black pepperGarnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, then serve.
grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsleySubstitutions, timing tweaks — anything to remember next time.
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