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Cowboy Butter Lemon Bowtie Chicken

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Make this flavorful chicken and bowtie pasta dish using a rich garlic herb butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped shallot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  9. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  10. Stir in the fresh parsley and chives. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer dark meat.
  • For extra richness, add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese at the end with the herbs.
  • If you do not have fresh chives, use an extra tablespoon of parsley.

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