Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, rich butter, and a creamy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss until coated. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Ensure your chicken is well-seasoned for optimal flavor. Reserve pasta water before draining; it helps adjust sauce thickness. For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu.