Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: Easy Recipe with Broccoli
This Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli is an easy and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta in a delicious buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup cowboy butter
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until the broccoli is tender and bright green.
- Mix in the cooked bowtie pasta, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the chicken while cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Broccoli Recipes