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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

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A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 340 g (12 oz) fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the skillet.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, toss with sauce, and add lemon juice and parsley.
  8. In a separate pot, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and add to the skillet, tossing to coat.
  9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider tossing in sun-dried tomatoes or sautéed spinach at the end. For a lighter dish, substitute fettuccine with whole wheat or zucchini noodles.

Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-pasta/