Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe (25 Min) – Unleash Bold Flavor!
A quick and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the cayenne pepper amount.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.