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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta for Quick Comfort Meals

Experience the delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, a simple and creamy comfort food perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta any type, gluten-free preferred
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or plant-based alternative
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 small Onion diced, or shallots for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut/cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • deep skillet
  • ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add your pasta of choice, cooking it until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. In a deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Toss in minced garlic and diced onion, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onions turn translucent.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, sprinkle in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to ensure the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream.

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