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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken for a Cozy Family Meal

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken combines buttery richness with garlic and lemon, making dinner a flavorful and easy experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bowtie Pasta Works beautifully with the sauce.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cubed for easy cooking.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Fresh or frozen, properly thawed.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced garlic is a convenient alternative.
  • 1 Lemon Juiced and zested.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional for flavor.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For Presentation
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt the Butter: In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until foamy.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add cubed chicken to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the Broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  6. Incorporate the Lemon and Seasonings: Add the juice and zest of the lemon and paprika. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Combine and Toss: Add the cooked bowtie pasta and toss together for about 2 minutes.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Add lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, customize with seasonal veggies or proteins to suit your taste.

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