Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delectable dish that transforms your dinner into a flavorful event. This recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that clings perfectly to fettuccine pasta. With the delightful combination of smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, this pasta dish promises to impress your family and friends alike. Whether you’re whipping it up for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients make it an ideal choice for any home chef. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad to round out this comforting masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; cook until golden (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; add Italian seasoning and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken back to the skillet with the sauce, then toss in the drained fettuccine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg