Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Dinner
Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors that makes for an easy weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest.
- Leftovers can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg