Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken and Broccoli
A delightful dish featuring buttery chicken, tangy lemon, and fresh broccoli over bowtie pasta that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 breasts chicken, cooked and diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes. Drain, keeping a cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about a minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: Return the skillet to medium heat and toss in pasta, broccoli, and diced chicken. Stir to coat everything in the sauce, adding more pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve Warm and Sprinkle: Serve on plates warm, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or shrimp. Customize with additional vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg