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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

A simple and bright pasta dish featuring cooked chicken, broccoli, lemon, butter, and Parmesan mixed with bowtie pasta. Quick to make and perfect for family meals or leftovers.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp Chives, fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Lemon, Juice and zest of
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Reserved pasta water
  • 12 oz Bowtie (farfalle) pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
  3. In the same skillet, add the broccoli and a splash of reserved pasta water. Cook until bright green and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, chives, and parsley. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Serve warm.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for even cooking. Use reserved pasta water to help sauce adherence to pasta.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: pasta, chicken, easy dinner, lemon, broccoli