Description
A rich and buttery Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta with lemon, tender chicken, and broccoli ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions then drain and set aside
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant
- Add cubed chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked
- Add broccoli and sauté until tender-crisp
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm
Notes
- Do not overcook the broccoli to keep it bright and slightly crisp
- Adjust lemon juice and zest to taste preference
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90