Description
A vibrant and flavorful meal featuring bowtie pasta, tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, letting them steam slightly.
- Squeeze the juice and add the zest of the lemon into the pan, stirring to combine.
- Drain bowtie pasta, reserving a bit of water, then add the pasta to the skillet with a splash of reserved water; toss to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat with a splash of water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bowtie pasta, chicken, broccoli, butter sauce, lemon, easy dinner, weeknight meal