Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A hearty and flavorful creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich buttery sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium 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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the flavor base by adding remaining butter, diced onion, and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Build the sauce by adding chicken broth and simmering, then stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce, stirring to coat, and add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for variations. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, comfort food, weeknight dinner