Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich cowboy butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of 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 diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the cayenne pepper amount.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg