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Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic (The Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
5 from 36 votes

Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic (The Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic combines bite-sized chicken cubes, crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with bow-tie pasta. Roasted garlic adds mellow depth to the rich dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1343 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic cloves removed (recipe above, roasted
  • 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 pound bow tie pasta aka farfalle, cooked and drained -but not rinsed
  • 12 ounces Bacon cut into strips, center cut
  • 8 ounces cremini mushroom quartered
  • 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes chop roughly, sun dried
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. If you haven't cooked the pasta, cook it now according to the directions on the box.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1" cubes and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. To a cast iron skillet add the olive oil on high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove from the pan, reduce the heat to medium-high heat and add in the bacon.
  6. Cook until crisp and remove the bacon (leave the fat).
  7. Add in the mushrooms and onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start browning.
  8. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan to where the chicken and bacon are.
  9. Add in the sun dried tomatoes, white wine, and stir well, then let reduce by half, about 15 minutes.
  10. Add in the heavy cream, roasted garlic, chicken and vegetables.
  11. Add in most of the Parmesan cheese leaving just a garnishing amount.
  12. Stir well, then add in the pasta and bacon and combine everything.
  13. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 1343kcal (67%) Carbohydrates 103g (34%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 72g (111%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 28g (140%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 208mg (69%) Sodium 1330mg (55%) Potassium 1721mg (37%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1208IU (24%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 341mg (34%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1343

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 1343kcal 67%
Carbohydrates 103g 34%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 72g 111%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 28g 140%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 208mg 69%
Sodium 1330mg 55%
Potassium 1721mg 37%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1208IU 24%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 341mg 34%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.