Description
A delightful dish combining creamy flavors and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Add the broccoli florets to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the diced chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread. Adds grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg