Low Carb Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a flavorful butter sauce with lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until frothy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside while preparing the sauce.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and dried parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta and mix well.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over the pasta, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including spinach or sun-dried tomatoes in the pasta. Adjust cooking times if using different pasta types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg