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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: Creamy Comfort in 30 Minutes

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe delivers creamy comfort in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta e.g., spaghetti or penne
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken breast
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or coconut milk/cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes adjust based on your heat preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, season diced chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic and diced onions, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stir, and add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken and drained pasta to the skillet, toss to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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