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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is an easy-to-make comfort meal featuring chicken, garlic, and butter in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Use your favorite variety, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Tender, juicy chicken.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Key ingredient adding rich flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped yellow or white onion.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken and drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Heat for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to adjust seasonings to your taste preferences, and use fresh ingredients where possible for the best flavor.

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