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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

A quick, flavorful skillet meal featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and pasta tossed in a zesty, herb-packed Cowboy Butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 large lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the same pot, then drain both together.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cook until browned and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
  3. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and paprika, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the parsley, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice to complete the sauce.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add the drained pasta and broccoli, and toss everything well to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, toss once more, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • To prevent the butter sauce from separating or breaking, ensure you take the skillet completely off the heat before adding the lemon juice and herbs.
  • Cutting the chicken into uniform pieces ensures it cooks quickly and evenly in the skillet.