Description
A quick and tasty dish featuring tender chicken, buttery goodness, zesty lemon, and crunchy broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights 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
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the bowtie pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and melt it.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for around 6-8 minutes, stirring until it turns golden brown.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
- Once the chicken and broccoli are cooked, squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest.
- Finally, add the cooked bowtie pasta to the pan. Toss everything gently until coated in the buttery sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider swapping chicken for chickpeas for a vegetarian option or adding red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, chicken, bowtie pasta, broccoli, quick dinner, family meal