Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta into a comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 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 butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken, sprinkle with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a side of garlic bread or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal. Customize spice levels as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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