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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

Savor Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Tonight

Cook a delicious Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli for dinner, blending zesty lemon, tender chicken, and creamy bowtie pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta farfalle
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets can be swapped with spinach or zucchini
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning for milder flavor
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped, optional
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Add broccoli in the last 3 minutes, reserve pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, and add red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and reserved lemon juice and zest.
  5. Combine pasta, broccoli, and chicken in the skillet. Mix in reserved pasta water, and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap veggies based on availability or preference. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.

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