Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, rich butter sauce, and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Butter Chicken, Dinner Recipes