Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta: The Best Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and creamy pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of cowboy butter with tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated; just add a splash of cream to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg