Farfalle with Chicken Tomatoes Onions Goat Cheese
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Farfalle with Chicken, Tomatoes, Onions, and Goat Cheese recipe! This dish combines tender farfalle pasta with pan-seared, juicy chicken breast, sweet caramelized onions, and burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes for a vibrant and balanced bite. The creamy, tangy goat cheese melts beautifully into the pasta, creating a luscious sauce that clings to every bowtie. With just a hint of garlic and optional fresh basil and Parmesan to garnish, this recipe boasts a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect meal for busy families or casual entertaining. Serve it hot and watch it disappear from the table! Perfect for searches like "quick pasta recipes with chicken" or "easy goat cheese pasta dinners," this meal will become your new go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
- 2 pieces chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts on both sides with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from the skillet and let rest. Once cooled slightly, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until caramelized and golden.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened and start to release their juices.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the cooked farfalle pasta and sliced chicken. Toss everything together, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Crumble the goat cheese over the pasta and gently mix until the cheese melts and coats the pasta, creating a creamy sauce.
Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.5 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.2 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 179.6 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1962 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
