A bright, flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce—perfect for a quick, balanced meal!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 2 cups bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup pasta water (for sauce)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook Pasta & Broccoli
- Boil pasta in salted water
- Add broccoli in last 2–3 minutes
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain
2. Cook Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan
- Add chicken, season lightly, cook until golden
3. Make Sauce
- Add remaining oil + garlic
- Sauté briefly (don’t burn)
- Add lemon juice, zest, seasoning, and pasta water
4. Combine
- Toss pasta + broccoli + chicken into pan
- Mix until coated
5. Finish
- Sprinkle parmesan
- Toss and serve hot 🍋
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Serving: ~6–8 Points
🍽️ Total Recipe: ~24–32 Points
💡 Make It Lighter
- Use whole wheat pasta
- Reduce oil & cheese
- Add extra broccoli
👉 Can drop to ~5–6 points per serving
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook broccoli—keep it bright green
- Add lemon at the end for fresh flavor
- Use pasta water for silky sauce
💡 Variations
- Creamy version: Add 2 tbsp cream or Greek yogurt
- Spicy: Add chili flakes 🌶️
- Garlic butter: Swap oil for butter
- Shrimp version: Replace chicken
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes—just cook slightly longer.
❓ Can I meal prep?
Yes—stores well for 3 days.
❓ Can I skip cheese?
Yes—still flavorful!
❓ Why is my pasta dry?
Add more pasta water or a splash of broth.