Description
A delightful mix of flavors with tender chicken, creamy Cowboy Butter sauce, and zesty lemon over bowtie pasta and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 12 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets in the last 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, then stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, then add cooked pasta and broccoli. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce clings to everything.
- Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan, parsley, and chives. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing chicken and sauce a day early. Optional: Use an air fryer for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg