Description
Indulge in the delightful Cowboy Butter Lemon Chicken Bowties Recipe for Creamy Pasta—a dish that brings comfort and joy to your dining table. This creamy pasta features tender chicken enveloped in a luscious buttery sauce, brightened by zesty lemon and infused with aromatic herbs. The playful bowtie noodles capture every drop of this rich sauce, making each bite unforgettable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe invites you to gather loved ones around the table, share stories, and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta al dente in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear seasoned chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté briefly. Pour in chicken broth and reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes if desired; allow to simmer.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and reserved pasta water until creamy. Fold in the chicken and mix well.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg