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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

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A weeknight dinner that combines savory Cajun-spiced chicken, silky butter sauce, bright lemon, and tender bowtie pasta.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente, usually 8 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prep other ingredients.
  3. Steam or briefly blanch the broccoli florets in the boiling pasta water for 2 minutes, then drain.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add chicken pieces and season.
  5. Cook the chicken without moving for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  7. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet, stirring to pick up browned bits.
  8. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  9. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
  10. Toss the pasta and broccoli in the sauce, then return the chicken to the pan and combine.
  11. Serve immediately garnished with parsley, chives, and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Let chicken brown well for optimal flavor; refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

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