Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli
A comforting and flavorful dish combining succulent chicken, vibrant broccoli, and al dente bowtie pasta bathed in a rich cowboy butter sauce with fresh lemon.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
4-6 cloves Fresh Garlic
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
1 tbsp Fresh Chives
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
12 oz Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle)
4-5 cups Broccoli Florets
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lemon Zest
Salt
Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter by mixing softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes
- Cook the bowtie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through
- Sauté broccoli in the same skillet until vibrant and tender-crisp
- Add the cowboy butter mixture to the broccoli and stir until melted and fragrant
- Combine the pasta and chicken with the broccoli and cowboy butter, adding lemon juice and reserving pasta water for desired sauce consistency
- Finish with lemon zest and adjust seasoning before serving
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted for the cowboy butter.
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.