Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 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 fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, chives, and seasonings.
- Combine cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken with the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg