Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A comforting yet straightforward dish combining tender chicken and al dente pasta in a rich, buttery sauce with garlic and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic, paprika, and cayenne; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cooked pasta until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/butter-chicken-cowboy-pasta/