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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

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A bright, comforting weeknight meal featuring golden crusted chicken, tender bowtie pasta, and crisp-tender broccoli in a garlic lemon sauce.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta, dry weight
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Add the broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking, then drain the pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until foamy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet until golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  5. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta and broccoli with the lemon garlic sauce in the skillet, coating everything evenly.
  7. Serve the pasta topped with sliced chicken and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

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