Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Dinner
This Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a flavorful cowboy butter sauce and bowtie pasta, creating a delectable and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the lemon zest and juice.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and parsley, and toss to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the cowboy butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Lemon, Bowtie, Chicken, Dinner