Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Bliss
A delicious and easy meal featuring buttery, lemony chicken with tender bowtie pasta and crisp broccoli, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 2 cups bowtie pasta Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen broccoli works.
Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted in the skillet.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the dish.
- 1 unit lemon, juiced and zested Adjust quantity for more lemon flavor.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For color and flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Enhances presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in broccoli and sauté until tender.
- Add lemon juice, zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the broccoli; it should remain bright green and tender-crisp. Adjust lemon juice and zest according to your taste. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Customize by adding other vegetables or using shrimp or tofu as protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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