Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that brings together chicken and a buttery sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Pasta of your choice
- 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat with 4 tablespoons of butter until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the diced onion in the same skillet for 3-5 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Create the sauce by adding heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, and allowing it to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and mix in the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Incorporate the drained pasta into the skillet, mixing well with the creamy sauce and melted Parmesan cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken for mushrooms or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option. This dish can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta