Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente, adding broccoli florets 2 minutes before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and season chicken with Cajun spices. Cook until golden brown.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest.
- Combine cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli in the skillet. Add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg