Description
This incredible creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta. From that first bite, my kids were hooked. This creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta quickly became a family legend, requested weekly.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1.5 lbs
- Fettuccine or pasta of choice: 12 oz
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced: 4 cloves
- Fresh parsley, chopped: 1/4 cup
- Fresh chives, chopped: 2 tbsp
- Fresh thyme, chopped: 1 tbsp
- Red pepper flakes: 1/2 tsp (or more to taste)
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Onion powder: 1/2 tsp
- Chicken broth: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1.5 cups
- Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/2 cup (+ more for serving)
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Instructions
1. First, cook your pasta according to package directions. Make sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Next, season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken, let it rest, then slice or dice it.
5. Now, in the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
8. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly.
9. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency for the creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta.
10. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner, Cowboy Butter, Pasta