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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta for a Cozy Night In

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta offers a creamy comfort that warms you from the inside out, perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta if desired
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breast try plant-based alternatives for a vegan spin
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter swap for vegan butter or olive oil if dairy-free
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh garlic is preferred
  • 1 medium onion shallots work well for milder flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut milk or cashew cream can be non-dairy substitutes
  • 1 cup chicken broth vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese nutritional yeast as a vegan substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme as an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to preference for heat
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley basil or chives as substitutes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente, typically 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, sliced into bite-sized pieces, and add the drained pasta. Toss everything for about 2 minutes until fully coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve the Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta warm, topping with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This pasta dish is quick to prepare and can accommodate various dietary needs.

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