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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Bliss

Enjoy a quick, family-friendly Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli in just 40 minutes—flavorful and customizable for everyone!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs can be swapped for added juiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Feel free to substitute with paprika or Italian seasoning.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can replace it if needed.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use less for a lighter touch or swap with margarine.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic makes the flavors pop.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adds a spicy kick; can be omitted.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works as a suitable alternative.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice & Zest Freshly squeezed for the best zing.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley & Chives (chopped) Any fresh herbs can be substituted.
For the Pasta & Veggies
  • 12 ounces Bowtie (Farfalle) Pasta Other shapes like penne or fettuccine can be used.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Asparagus or green beans can be alternatives.
  • 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water For achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a vegan alternative.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta & Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  3. Make Cowboy Butter Lemon Sauce: In the skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice and zest. Add parsley and chives.
  4. Combine Everything: Return chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet with sauce. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water until creamy. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Serve: Transfer to plates, garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and adjust spice levels as desired.

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