Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and vibrant broccoli in a creamy butter and lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the cubed chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika, cooking until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Incorporate the broccoli florets into the skillet.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and add the zest.
- Mix in the cooked bowtie pasta, allowing everything to combine well.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add heavy cream or cream cheese. Use any pasta shape available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg