Description

This creamy cowboy butter chicken pasta is a bold, rich, and flavor-packed dinner made with tender chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s an easy and delicious comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Stir in Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

7. Mix in lemon juice and cooked chicken.

8. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.

9. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through.

10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.

Adjust spice by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.

Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture.

Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.

Serve immediately for best creamy consistency.