Description
Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli is a scrumptious weeknight dinner that brings together savory chicken, vibrant lemon, and tender broccoli, all enveloped in creamy bowtie pasta. This dish bursts with flavor thanks to a delightful blend of Cajun seasoning and buttery goodness. Perfectly quick to prepare, it offers a wholesome meal that the entire family will love. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner option or a comfort food classic, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water for 10 minutes; add broccoli during the last 3 minutes. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken seasoned with Cajun spices until golden brown.
- Reduce heat and stir in butter until melted. Add lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta and broccoli with sauce in the skillet and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg