Description
A delicious and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich butter sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; 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, paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the spice level by adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American