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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken & Broccoli Recipe

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4.5 from 124 reviews
  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken & Broccoli is a vibrant and flavorful one-pan meal that combines juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts with a zesty lemon-infused buttery sauce, tender farfalle pasta, and crisp-tender broccoli florets. This dish balances smoky spices and fresh herbs for a comforting yet refreshing dinner perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broccoli

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 lb)

Pasta

  • 12 oz farfalle (bowtie) pasta

Cowboy Butter Sauce

  • 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

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside to keep warm.
  2. Blanch Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside to prevent further cooking.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Season with black pepper during cooking. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Sauté the minced garlic, shallot, fresh parsley, and chives until fragrant and softened. Stir in the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and optional cayenne pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add Lemon and Pasta: Stir fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the sauce. Add the cooked farfalle pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over the top. Cook together for an additional minute to meld flavors.
  7. Serve: Serve the lemon buttery chicken and pasta alongside the blanched broccoli for a complete, vibrant meal.

Notes

  • For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper or add more red pepper flakes.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if preferred to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Fresh herbs are key to brightening the flavor; substitute dried herbs with caution and reduce quantities by half.
  • Be careful not to overcook the broccoli during blanching to retain its crunch and vibrant color.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon chicken, cowboy butter sauce, bowtie pasta, broccoli, stovetop chicken recipe, quick dinner, weeknight meal

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