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The Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken I Make Every Weeknight

The Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken I Make Every Weeknight
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Calories
600 kcal
Protein
30.00 g
Carbs
50.00 g
Fat
30.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbowtie pasta (Cook according to package instructions.)
  • 1 poundchicken breast, cubed (Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.)
  • 2 cupsbroccoli florets (Fresh or frozen broccoli works.)
  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter (Melted in the skillet.)
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced (Adds flavor to the dish.)
  • 1 unitlemon, juiced and zested (Adjust quantity for more lemon flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika (For color and flavor.)
  • to tastesalt and pepper (Adjust according to preference.)
  • optionalfresh parsley, chopped for garnish (Enhances presentation.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add chicken and cook until browned.

  5. 5

    Stir in broccoli and sauté until tender.

  6. 6

    Add lemon juice, zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture.

  8. 8

    Garnish with parsley before serving.