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Irresistibly Juicy Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

Irresistibly Juicy Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Delight

A quick and flavorful Irresistibly Juicy Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts Cut into bite-size pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can replace with avocado oil.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bowtie pasta Use gluten-free pasta as a variation.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Cooked alongside the pasta.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Use dairy-free butter for variation.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Optional.
  • 2 teaspoons Dried parsley Can use fresh parsley.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Optional, adjust for desired heat.
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook bowtie pasta and broccoli according to the instructions.
  2. Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
  3. Create the sauce by melting butter, adding garlic, and mixing in lemon juice, zest, mustard, paprika, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine everything by adding the chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet, mixing well with sauce and adding parmesan.
  5. Heat through and serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even cuts for chicken for uniform cooking, and reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.

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