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A bowl of Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli, garnished with parsley and lemon.

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli for Dinner

This recipe combines tender chicken, pasta, and broccoli in a creamy cowboy butter sauce with a hint of lemon. It's a quick and flavorful weeknight meal perfect for busy families.
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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
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
For the 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
For the 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
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon slices
  • 1 parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, 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 chicken from the pan. Place onto a plate and tent 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. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcal

Notes

This recipe is a family favorite, inspired by a vibrant pasta dish enjoyed at a gathering. It's a go-to for busy evenings when you need something quick yet impressive.

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