Famous Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Viral Comfort Food
This creamy, buttery pasta dish combines tender chicken, a smoky garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
· 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
· 1 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
· Salt and black pepper to taste
· 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
· 4 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 1/2 cup chicken broth
· 1 cup heavy cream
· 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
· 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
· 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
· Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and done, 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken.
3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic and onion, sauté 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape skillet bottom, simmer 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat, add heavy cream, Parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
6. Return chicken, toss in sauce.
7. Add pasta, mix, and adjust sauce with reserved pasta water.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
· For added veggies, stir in bell peppers or spinach.
· Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of cream.
· Adjust spice to taste with extra chili or omit entirely for mild flavor.