Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli
A delightful and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and a zesty cowboy butter sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter (butter mixed with garlic, herbs, and spices)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter sauce.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta and add the zest, stirring well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg