Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy butter chicken sauce, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup butter chicken sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in the butter chicken sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce and chicken and stir well to coat the pasta.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
You can substitute chicken breast with boneless thighs for a juicier option, and for a lighter version, use low-fat cream or omit the cheese.
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