Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken With Broccoli Recipe
Cook this zesty Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken With Broccoli Recipe for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner the whole family will love today.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Farfalle bowtie pasta
- 2 whole Chicken breasts Sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh herbs Parsley and chives
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
- Add broccoli to the pasta water during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli well and set them aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then sear in a pan until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and melt butter in the same pan with garlic and herbs.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes to make the cowboy butter sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken back into the pan with the butter sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy your meal.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.