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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken

Close-up of cowboy butter lemon bowtie chicken served over farfalle pasta in a rich, yellow sauce, topped with parsley.
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Make this rich and zesty Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This recipe uses homemade compound butter to coat tender chicken and farfalle pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking chicken)
  • 1/2 cup Cowboy Butter (see notes for quick version)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Cowboy Butter to the same skillet and let it melt slowly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and let it simmer for 1 minute, allowing the alcohol to cook off slightly.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let the sauce gently simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  7. Add the cooked chicken, drained pasta, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly in the sauce.
  8. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  10. Serve immediately. This is a great recipe for your Pinterest board!

Notes

  • To make a quick Cowboy Butter: Mix 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 cloves minced roasted garlic, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
  • For extra richness, substitute heavy cream with mascarpone cheese.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a moister result.

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