Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken and rich cowboy butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and mix well. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy cowboy butter chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, quick pasta recipe