Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A vibrant and comforting dish featuring bowtie pasta, juicy chicken, and fresh broccoli in a creamy garlic and lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, making sure to reserve a splash of pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breast generously with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet.
- Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a garden salad or garlic bread. Can be adapted with shrimp, tofu, or different vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg