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Creamy cowboy butter chicken pasta served in a cozy setting

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A cozy and comforting pasta dish with a rich, buttery sauce, ideal for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 ounces pasta Gluten-free pasta can be substituted
  • 1 pound chicken breast Plant-based chicken can be used for a vegan option
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons butter Use non-dairy butter for a vegan option
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 medium onion Yellow or white
  • 1 cup heavy cream Coconut milk works as a great dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup chicken broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan option
Seasonings and Garnish
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Boil pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Season and brown diced chicken in butter; set it aside.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, and simmer; then stir in cream and Parmesan until the mixture is silky.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan, add pasta, and loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water until the sauce hugs every noodle.
  6. Finish with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, parsley, and more butter if desired.

Notes

Taste as you go. Adjust seasoning as needed. This dish is forgiving, so make it according to your preferences.