Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish that combines creamy richness with savory chicken and spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions and garlic.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream, tomato sauce, and spices.
- Mix in the cooked pasta for a complete dish.
Notes
For a slightly healthier option, consider using whole grain pasta and reducing the amount of butter. You can also customize this dish with different proteins or pasta types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg