Description
A creamy, zesty one-pot dish with chicken, broccoli, and bowtie pasta, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add the broccoli florets during the last three minutes of cooking.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until golden-brown, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan, parsley, and chives.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in spices beforehand. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg