Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: The Easy Comfort Dish
Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken is a delightful and easy comfort dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions 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 browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon zest and cooked pasta, mixing well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add heavy cream at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Lemon, Bowtie Chicken, Comfort Dish