Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: Easy Family-Friendly Delight
A delightful Family-Friendly recipe featuring bowtie pasta, chicken, and a zesty cowboy butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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 diced chicken to the skillet and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg