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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

Dive into this Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, a creamy comfort dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta any pasta of your choice
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast fresh or thawed frozen
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs as substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, optional but recommended

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook diced chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add another tablespoon of butter to the same skillet, melt, then sauté minced garlic and diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet, mixing to coat all ingredients in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth.

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