Description
A vibrant dish combining chicken, bowtie pasta, and broccoli in a zesty butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of bowtie pasta
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced chicken and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Gently add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing everything together until coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg