Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Creamy cowboy butter chicken pasta combines tender chicken, pasta, and a bold garlic-herb butter sauce with a hint of spice — a comforting, flavor-packed dinner perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
- 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in paprika, chili flakes, and Dijon mustard. Add chicken broth and cream, simmering for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies, or increase chili flakes for a spicier kick.