Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy and savory dish that combines tender chicken and pasta in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or any pasta shape of choice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add chopped chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 6 minutes).
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and stir while scraping up any bits from the skillet. Add red pepper flakes.
- Once the sauce thickens slightly (about 2 minutes), add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety.