Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a deliciously satisfying dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table in just 40 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection, enveloped in a rich, buttery cream sauce that pairs beautifully with fettuccine or penne pasta. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or entertaining friends and family, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress. The inviting aromas of garlic and Italian herbs will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist going back for seconds. Plus, with the option to customize ingredients based on your taste, it’s an adaptable recipe that can fit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning before adding it to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through; let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until thickened.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta; toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Italian seasoning or freshly grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg