Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A delightful blend of chicken, broccoli, and bowtie pasta tossed in cowboy butter and lemon juice for a vibrant and comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- 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
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken pieces over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cowboy butter and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Toss everything together with the cooked pasta to ensure it is coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg