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Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A creamy and delightful pasta dish made in one pan, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's loved by the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces Pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups Broccoli Steamed or sautéed separately
  • 1 piece Lemon Juiced
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted in the skillet
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  2. Steam or sauté broccoli in a separate pan.
Combining
  1. Combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and lemon juice in the skillet. Toss everything together and serve warm with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.