Description
A warm and comforting dish featuring bowtie pasta, tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside, letting it cool slightly while you whip up the rest.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Let the butter bubble and become fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden.
- Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the vibrant broccoli florets. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. The colors in your pan will start to sing!
- Stir in the cooked pasta, along with lemon juice and zest. Toss everything together to combine and heat through, letting those flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a handful of fresh parsley for a lovely, finishing touch.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg