Ingredients
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.
- 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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