Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken & Broccoli
A zesty American pasta dish combining tender lemon-garlic chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, herbaceous cowboy butter sauce over bowtie pasta. Perfect for quick weeknight meals with a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 lb)
12 oz farfalle (bowtie) pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside
Bring large pot of salted water to boil for broccoli florets
Blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes, drain, and set aside
Heat 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat
Sauté chicken until golden browned (4-5 mins per side), season with black pepper
Remove chicken, add remaining butter, garlic, shallot, parsley, chives, paprika, red pepper flakes, and cayenne (if using) to pan
Simmer sauce for 5-7 minutes until thickened
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and cooked pasta
Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top
Serve with broccoli on the side
Notes
Use olive oil instead of butter for vegan alternative
Add 1/2 cup milk/milk alternative to loosen sauce if needed
Store leftovers in airtight container for 3-4 days