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A bowl of Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli, featuring grilled chicken pieces and vibrant green broccoli florets.

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli for Dinner

This recipe combines tender chicken, pasta, and broccoli in a rich cowboy butter sauce with a hint of lemon. It's a quick and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Calories: 761
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
  • 0.25 cup cowboy butter divided
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon slices for garnish
  • 1 parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Season chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden brown.
  3. Nestle 2 tablespoons cowboy butter into the skillet. Flip chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Scrape up brown bits in the pan and stir until butter melts.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  7. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcal

Notes

This recipe is designed for busy home cooks who want a flavorful and visually appealing dinner without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It's suitable for families looking for nutritious weeknight meals with a gourmet touch.

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