Description
A vibrant dish featuring juicy chicken, bowtie pasta, and broccoli in a luxurious lemon-infused 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
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. During the last 3 minutes of the cooking time, add the broccoli florets.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining both the pasta and broccoli.
- As the pasta and broccoli drain, season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Return the cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: Pre-cut chicken and vegetables to save time. For a quicker version, consider using an air fryer for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg