Description
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and bowtie pasta, all enveloped in rich cowboy butter and a splash of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter (or compound butter)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
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 sliced chicken, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in the broccoli florets and sauté until tender yet vibrant.
- Stir in the cooked bowtie pasta and fresh lemon juice until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Can be made ahead; store prepped chicken and broccoli in the fridge. Substitute cowboy butter with regular butter or olive oil if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg