Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and unique take on traditional comfort food, this Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta combines juicy chicken with a flavorful butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- Toss in cooked pasta, parsley, and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, comfort food, chicken pasta, butter sauce