Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: Easy, Indulgent Comfort Food
A deliciously creamy and buttery pasta dish, filled with flavors that will transport you to the heart of cowboy country.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the heavy cream, paprika, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Once the sauce is heated through, add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg