Description
A delightful family-friendly dish that combines chicken, bowtie pasta, and broccoli in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of water. Once it’s bubbling, add your bowtie pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Prep the chicken and broccoli: While the pasta cooks, cube your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop your broccoli florets if you are using fresh ones.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Let it bubble and sizzle for a moment before you add your minced garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to let it burn.
- Cook the chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the top. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until it’s browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli: Toss in the broccoli and sauté everything for another 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and tender.
- Combine all ingredients: Squeeze the lemon juice and add the zest into the skillet, mixing everything well together. Then, add the cooked bowtie pasta and stir to combine. Warm everything through for another 2 minutes.
- Finish and serve: If desired, garnish your dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a garden salad or garlic bread, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Chicken Pasta, Family Dinner, Easy Recipe