Description
Discover a quick, creamy cowboy butter chicken pasta recipe ready in 30 minutes. Tender chicken, buttery sauce, and easy steps make it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken breast
- diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
- chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta until al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.,
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about one minute.,
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, 5‑7 minutes.,
- Reduce heat to low, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and stir in reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce.,
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use high‑quality unsalted butter. Reserve pasta water before draining to help emulsify the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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