Description
This Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken With Broccoli is a family favorite that combines tender bowtie pasta with juicy chicken in a zesty cowboy butter sauce. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- Bowtie Pasta
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh broccoli
- Cowboy Butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of cowboy butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add a little more cowboy butter if needed, then toss in the broccoli. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender and bright green. You can add a splash of water to help steam the broccoli if necessary.
- Lower the heat and add the remaining cowboy butter to the skillet with the broccoli. Stir in minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, squeeze in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet. Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta and mix everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors of Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken With Broccoli!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry. Feel free to customize the veggies or add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.