Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
Discover how to make Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli . A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
45
Total Time
4
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Add the broccoli florets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and broccoli, then set aside.
Step 2
2. In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 3
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5
5. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute, then add the reserved pasta water and whisk until smooth.
Step 6
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta and broccoli. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the sauce.
Step 7
7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chives. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta.
Step 8
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Chef's Notes
Don't overcook the broccoli—adding it during the last few minutes of pasta cooking keeps it bright green and crisp-tender.
For extra richness, use browned butter instead of melted butter for the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
Discover how to make Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli . A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (17)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Add the broccoli florets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and broccoli, then set aside.
- In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute, then add the reserved pasta water and whisk until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta and broccoli. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chives. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
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