Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
This Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli is a flavorful and hearty skillet meal combining tender chicken, zesty lemon butter sauce, and nutritious broccoli over bowtie pasta.
- 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 pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp cowboy butter (see note)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Steam or blanch broccoli florets until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cowboy butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until melted and combined.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet. Add broccoli and cooked pasta, tossing gently to coat with the lemon butter sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra lemon zest or parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cowboy butter or garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.