Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich cowboy butter sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta, including gluten-free options.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg