Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
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This Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending rich flavors and comforting textures.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions 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 garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated without losing flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with vegetables or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg