Description
A delicious dish featuring tender chicken, bright lemon flavors, and vibrant broccoli tossed with bowtie pasta, perfect for family dinners.
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
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the unsalted butter, and melt it.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Toss in broccoli florets and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest; stir until flavors meld.
- Add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bowtie pasta, chicken, broccoli, lemon, comfort food, one pot meal