Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A one-pan wonder that combines tender chicken with delicious bowtie pasta and bright green broccoli, all brought together with a zesty cowboy butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; add broccoli for the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Melt cowboy butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta and broccoli into the skillet.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice to incorporate all the flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or a light white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg