Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Recipe is bold, buttery and full of fresh flavor. It combines juicy chicken, tender pasta and healthy broccoli.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a large pot. Add bowtie pasta and cook until soft but firm. Drain and set aside.
Steam the Broccoli
- Steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes. It should stay bright green and slightly crunchy.
Prepare the Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the Pan
- Add olive oil and butter in a large pan. Heat on medium until melted.
Cook the Chicken
- Add chicken to the pan. Cook until golden and fully cooked inside.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic into the pan. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make Cowboy Butter Sauce
- Add more butter, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well for rich flavor.
Add Broth
- Pour in chicken broth slowly. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
Combine Pasta
- Add cooked pasta into the pan. Mix gently so it absorbs the sauce.
Add Broccoli
- Add steamed broccoli into the mix. Stir everything together evenly.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste and add salt, pepper or chili flakes if needed.
Simmer Together
- Let everything cook together for 2–3 minutes. This blends all flavors.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for freshness and color.
Serve Hot
- Serve immediately while warm and creamy. Enjoy every bite.