Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A quick and flavorful weeknight dish featuring bowtie pasta, chicken, and broccoli, all tossed in a delicious creamy lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter (or regular butter with garlic and herbs)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Once it reaches that perfect al dente state, drain it well and set it aside.
- Melt the cowboy butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the broccoli florets and sauté until bright green and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the lemon juice, cooked pasta, and chicken-broccoli mixture, tossing to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through for a minute or two.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a quicker dinner, chop chicken and broccoli while pasta is cooking. Substitute chicken with chickpeas or sautéed mushrooms for a meat-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg