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A bowl of Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with grilled chicken pieces and a lemon slice garnish.

Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and broccoli coated in a rich cowboy butter sauce with a hint of lemon.
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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
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
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
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
  • 1 pinch lemon slices for garnish
  • 1 pinch parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. To 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, or until golden brown.
  3. Nestle 2 tablespoons cowboy butter into the skillet. Flip pieces of chicken and cook until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan. Place onto a plate and tent to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the rest of the cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits in the pan, and stir until the butter has melted.
  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcal

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious meal on the table quickly. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

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