Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties with Mozzarella Cream Sauce - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) bowtie pasta or farfalle
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta water
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving
• Red pepper flakes, optional for serving