Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A vibrant and hearty skillet dish featuring tender bowtie pasta, juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a zesty cowboy butter lemon sauce that delivers bold flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the cowboy butter lemon sauce.
- Cook an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra richness, drizzle with a little more melted butter before serving or add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.