Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, rich butter sauce, and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Dinner Recipe