Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A comforting dish of bowtie pasta with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy buttery lemon sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and let it sizzle for an additional minute.
- Add in the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg