Description
A cozy, buttery dish featuring bowtie pasta, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli with a splash of lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
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 until it sizzles.
- Add the sliced chicken, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli and sauté until tender but vibrant.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, mixing until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or turkey bacon for a different flavor. This dish can be prepped in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg