Description
Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken is a rich, zesty pasta dish made with Cajun-seasoned chicken, tender bowtie pasta, broccoli, and a glossy lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. During the last 3 minutes, add broccoli florets. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest. Add parsley and chives.
- Return pasta, broccoli, and chicken to the skillet. Toss with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until glossy and well coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve warm with extra cheese, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken, Pasta, Chicken, Cajun