Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish with tender chicken and a rich, spiced butter sauce, perfect for any pasta lover!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. box of rotini pasta or any pasta shape
- 2 lb. chicken tenderloins
- 1 stick butter
- 2-3 tbsp. garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. honey Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 c. diced onions
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 c. heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, season the chopped chicken with 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the same pan. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, red pepper flakes, and onions. Stir until everything is well mixed and the butter has melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and heavy cream, mixing well. Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder version, adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- For added nutrition, consider tossing in some extra veggies, like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms. They’ll blend nicely with the creamy sauce.
- Choose a pasta shape that will hold the sauce well, such as rotini, penne, or farfalle. These shapes will scoop up the sauce nicely.
- To achieve the perfect creamy texture, be sure to stir the heavy cream in slowly to prevent it from separating.
Nutrition
Calories: 917kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 66gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 1328mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1924IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg
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