Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A delightful dish combining buttery chicken, bowtie pasta, and fresh broccoli, enhanced by the zesty flavor of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with pasta substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until foamy. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice, sprinkle thyme and oregano, and stir everything together.
- Toss in chopped broccoli and cooked pasta, stirring gently for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Serve garnished with extra lemon zest.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding moisture as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg