Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A cozy meal featuring succulent chicken, lemony garlic butter, bowtie pasta, and vibrant broccoli.
- 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 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melting butter until fragrant.
- Introduce the diced chicken to the skillet, sprinkling with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fork-tender.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Combine with the cooked bowtie pasta, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or snap peas. Adjust garlic to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg