Description
A delightful and flavorful dish combining buttery garlic chicken, fresh lemon, and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Make sure to salt the water for added flavor. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, cube the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season it with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté it for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still vibrant green.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest to the skillet, mixing everything together.
- Finally, combine the cooked bowtie pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture. Toss everything to ensure it’s evenly coated in the delicious buttery sauce.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: bowtie pasta, chicken, broccoli, weeknight dinner, flavorful recipe