Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: The Best Weeknight Indulgence
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons cowboy butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the cowboy butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix well.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: cowboy butter, chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, creamy pasta