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Viral Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken
30-Minute Dinner · Zesty Garlic Butter Sauce · One-Skillet Finish
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 unit lemon (zest & juice)
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley/chives)
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes, reserve 1/2 cup water, and drain.
- 2Toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6–7 minutes). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 4Lower heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Cook minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
- 5Whisk in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest. Return chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the pan.
- 6Add reserved pasta water as needed and stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and melted. Serve hot!
Recipe FAQ
What makes it "Cowboy Butter"? Cowboy butter is a loaded compound butter featuring garlic, lemon, mustard, and herbs. In this recipe, we create that same flavor profile as a warm pan sauce. Can I use frozen broccoli? Yes! Just add frozen broccoli to the boiling pasta water for the last 2 minutes instead of 3 to avoid overcooking. Is this dish spicy? It has a mild kick from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes. You can omit the red pepper flakes for a kid-friendly version.
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