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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli

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A creamy, buttery dish featuring tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and sautéed broccoli, with a zesty lemon twist.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bowtie pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add in the butter and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and ranch seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add broccoli florets, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook until broccoli is tender-crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chives until evenly distributed.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, cook pasta until slightly underdone (al dente) as it will continue to cook when combined with other ingredients.

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