Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: A Juicy Comfort Dish
A delectable dish combining flavors of cowboy butter and zesty lemon with bowtie pasta and chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet along with the cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a light salad.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg