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Savory Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Delight Recipe

Savory Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Delight Recipe

Savory Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Delight Recipe is a flavorful, easy dinner for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course / Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Chicken & Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

For Pasta & Veggies

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta farfalle
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cook Bowtie Pasta

  • Boil water in a medium pot. Add salt and bowtie pasta. Cook 10–12 minutes until al dente.

Steam Broccoli

  • During last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add broccoli to the pot. Drain pasta and broccoli together.

Season Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper evenly on both sides.

Heat Skillet

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Wait until hot but not smoking.

Sear Chicken

  • Place chicken in skillet. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove Chicken

  • Transfer chicken to a plate. Keep warm. Don’t discard skillet juices.

Make Cowboy Butter Lemon Sauce

  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice to skillet. Stir to scrape browned bits from pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

Combine Pasta & Broccoli

  • Add cooked bowtie pasta and broccoli to skillet. Toss gently with the sauce until coated.

Add Chicken

  • Return chicken to skillet on top of pasta and broccoli. Spoon sauce over chicken to coat.

Garnish & Serve

  • Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately while warm and flavorful.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for bright flavor; bottled lemon juice works in a pinch.
  • Swap chicken breasts for thighs for juicier meat.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Add cherry tomatoes for extra color and sweetness.
  • Use half butter, half olive oil to reduce richness slightly.
  • Sprinkle fresh basil for added aroma.
  • Make extra sauce to drizzle over pasta for creamier texture.
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