Chicken and Broccoli with Bow Ties

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces1/2 lb. Bow Tie (Farfalle) Pasta2 Tbsp. Olive Oil2 Tbsp. Butter, salted3 Cloves Garlic, minced2 Heads Broccoli Florets2 Tbsp. Lemon juiceSalt and PepperGrated Parmesan CheeseRed Pepper Flakes, optional
Directions
Put large pot of water on to boil. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in saucepan/skillet over medium to medium high heat. Once hot, add chicken and saute until cooked through. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli florets to the pasta water 3 minutes before the pasta will be done; drain. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to chicken, saute for about a minute. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss with pasta and broccoli. You can also reserve a cup of pasta water to extend the sauce. Serve topped with cheese.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARALYNNE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 269.7
  • Total Fat: 15.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.3 mg
  • Sodium: 211.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 12.0 g

Member Reviews
  • MUSICNUT
    So tasty! - 5/15/21