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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe: Easy, Creamy and Flavorful

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
This flavorful pasta combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and bold seasonings for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces Pasta of your choice (e.g., penne or fettuccine)

Chicken

  • 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

Butter

  • 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted recommended)

Garlic

  • 4 cloves Minced garlic

Onion

  • 1 medium Diced onion

Heavy cream

  • 1 cup Heavy cream or coconut milk

Chicken broth

  • 1 cup Chicken broth

Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Italian seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Fresh parsley

  • for garnish Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Sauté chicken in 2 tablespoons of butter until golden and cooked through, then remove from skillet.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion in remaining butter until translucent. Add cream, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 2 minutes. Top with Parmesan and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spiciness.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, Pasta