Low Carb Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken
A delightful and wholesome dish that combines low carb bowtie pasta with juicy chicken infused with buttery lemon and garlic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
- Bowtie pasta (low carb option)
- Chicken breast, cut into pieces
- Butter
- Garlic, minced
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Parsley, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Cook the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest for a fresh flavor.
- Toss the cooked bowtie pasta with the chicken mixture, coating well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg