Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken and Broccoli
A vibrant one-pan meal combining creamy cowboy butter with fresh lemon, chicken, and broccoli, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain everything and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbly. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown too much as we want a vibrant flavor.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it with the buttery garlic mixture. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the zest for a refreshing pop of flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the Cowboy Butter sauce. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes, letting all the flavors meld together.
- Transfer the Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken and Broccoli onto plates or serve family-style from the skillet. If desired, sprinkle fresh Parmesan cheese on top for that extra gourmet touch!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg