Name: Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta [One-Pan Technique]
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta, broken in half; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Description

Cowboy butter pasta meets chicken in a creamy one-pan recipe. This quick meal uses a simple skillet tech for easy weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta, broken in half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and give it a good stir. Add the broken pasta to the skillet, making sure it’s mostly submerged in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed much of the liquid.
Stir the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and coats everything beautifully.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.

Notes

A quick and creamy one-pan pasta dish with tender chicken, smoky seasonings, and a rich cowboy butter sauce. Perfect for a 30-minute weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 645 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 38 g