Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: A Juicy Twist for Dinner
A mouthwatering dish featuring bowtie pasta and chicken in 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
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and season with cowboy butter seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest, then slice.
- Combine the cooked pasta, lemon zest, and lemon juice in the skillet.
- Add the chicken on top and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
- Adjust the seasonings based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg