Ingredients
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- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta (or penne/rotini)
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (or plant-based)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Juice & zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- Fresh Parsley & Chives (for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning in a bowl until coated.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and juice to create the sauce.
- Sauté broccoli florets until bright green; mix in half of the parsley and chives.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, garnish with remaining herbs, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg