Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A vibrant dish combining tender chicken, colorful broccoli, and luscious bowtie pasta, all bathed in a garlic and lemon 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
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions, and for the final 2 minutes of cooking, toss in the fresh broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Broccoli: In the same skillet, add the cooked pasta and broccoli, along with the lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve with Style: Slice the cooked chicken and serve it atop the pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg