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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

A bold and buttery bowtie pasta dish with juicy chicken, fresh broccoli, and a zesty cowboy butter lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Chicken
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Strainer
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Add broccoli in the last 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add paprika, chili flakes, and Dijon mustard to build the cowboy butter base.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and zest to create the sauce.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
  7. Add pasta and broccoli, toss until fully coated.
  8. Finish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese or a splash of cream. Best served fresh but also reheats well.