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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a flavorful cowboy butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb Boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
Combine and Serve
  1. In the skillet with the chicken, add the cooked pasta and pour the cowboy butter sauce over. Stir to combine and add heavy cream. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste. This dish pairs well with a side salad.

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