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Delicious Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken served with broccoli.

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

A delicious one-pan meal featuring bowtie pasta, grilled chicken, and broccoli in a creamy lemon butter sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta and Broccoli
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  2. Add the grilled chicken slices and fresh parsley, mixing gently.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley and lemon if desired.

Notes

Cook pasta al dente for best texture. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu, and experiment with different vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.