Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
This flavorful Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli combines tender chicken and pasta tossed in a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfectly complemented by fresh broccoli for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the cowboy seasoning.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with the cowboy seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and stir to combine the lemon butter sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet along with the cooked pasta and broccoli. Toss everything gently to coat in the lemon butter sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving, or serve with warm crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.