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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

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A bright, comforting weeknight dinner featuring rich Cowboy Butter sauce, tender chicken, al dente bowtie pasta, and crisp-tender broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle), dry
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives (snipped)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta and broccoli. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions, adding the broccoli florets for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season and sear the chicken. Season the chicken chunks with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter sauce. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook until bubbly and well combined.
  4. Combine pasta, broccoli, and chicken. Return drained pasta, broccoli, and seared chicken to the skillet with sauce. Toss gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Finish and serve. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and snipped chives. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.

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