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Lemon Garlic Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Recipe | Easy & Healthy Dinner

Lemon Garlic Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli Recipe

This Lemon Garlic Bowtie Chicken with Broccoli is fresh, light, and full of flavor. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and crisp broccoli tossed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce make a healthy and easy dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pasta:

250 g bowtie (farfalle) pasta

For the Chicken:

400 g chicken breast (cubed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Veggies:

2 cups broccoli florets

For the Sauce:

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Chili flakes

Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.

2. Steam or boil broccoli until tender-crisp.

3. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.

4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

5. Pour in lemon juice, chicken broth, and olive oil.

6. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for a few minutes.

7. Add cooked pasta and broccoli, then toss everything together.

8. Optional: sprinkle Parmesan, chili flakes, and parsley.

9. Serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

Do not overcook broccoli to keep it vibrant.

Add more broth for a lighter sauce.

Perfect for a quick healthy dinner.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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