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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta: Creamy Comfort in No Time

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and quick dish that elevates weeknight dinners into a comforting experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless preferred
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder no substitution needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute with margarine
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For Garnishing and Pasta
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 340 g Fettuccine or Pasta of Choice can substitute with rigatoni or penne
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  3. Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring and scraping brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gradually mix in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing it in with the sauce. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Cook your pasta according to package instructions, then drain and add it to the skillet.
  9. Toss the pasta with the chicken and sauce, heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  10. Plate the dish and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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