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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

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A bright, comforting weeknight meal that balances rich butter flavor with lively lemon brightness, featuring bowtie pasta, diced chicken, and crisp-tender broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside. Reserve a small cup of pasta cooking water.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, watching it carefully to prevent browning.
  3. Add the minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Toss in the diced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and mix in the lemon zest. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Toss the cooked bowtie pasta into the skillet, mixing everything together. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce seems tight.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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