Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a hearty, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a rich butter and garlic sauce, mixed with pasta and fresh herbs. It’s a comforting meal with bold flavors perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream for extra creaminess
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
- If using, stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta!
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes. You can also add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cowboy butter chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter pasta, hearty pasta dish