Description
A delightful balance of tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente.
- Sauté the chicken pieces with seasoning until fully cooked.
- Create the cowboy butter lemon sauce.
- Combine the chicken, broccoli, and pasta with the sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients based on availability. For a lighter meal, consider zucchini noodles or chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pasta, Bowtie, Broccoli, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food