Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A satisfying one-pan pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich buttery sauce with garlic and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat over medium heat, add the chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then pour in the reserved pasta water and stir to create a smooth sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, toss, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or plant-based proteins. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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