Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken with lemon bowtie pasta and broccoli is a rich, buttery, and zesty dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 cups bowtie pasta
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add chicken and cook until browned.
5. Stir in broccoli and sauté until tender.
6. Add lemon juice, zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
7. Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
8. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Do not overcook broccoli.
Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken, lemon bowtie pasta, broccoli chicken pasta, cowboy butter