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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta: Creamy Comfort for Busy Nights

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is the ultimate quick dinner recipe that combines tender chicken, garlic, and creamy sauce in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta any type including whole wheat or gluten-free
Chicken
  • 2 cups diced chicken breast can use frozen chicken
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter can swap for olive oil or vegan butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; garlic powder can be used
  • 1 medium onion diced; red or yellow onion are both options
  • 1 cup heavy cream use coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup chicken broth vegetable broth can be used
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese nutritional yeast can be used for vegan
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes omit for milder dish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; fresh basil is an alternative

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain remaining water, and set aside pasta.
  2. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, mix in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Simmer for around 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing to combine. Add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Plate the pasta, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For smooth sauce consistency, gradually add reserved pasta water while stirring. Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly before serving.

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