Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender Cajun-seasoned chicken, al dente bowtie pasta, and crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a luscious cowboy butter lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this recipe strikes the right balance between comfort and sophistication. With minimal cleanup required, you can impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and herbs.
- Combine cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken in the skillet. Toss with reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg