Description
Cowboy Butter Pasta is a creamy, zesty dinner loaded with tender chicken, garlic, and spices in a buttery sauce. A bold, comforting meal ready in just 20 minutes. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
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16 oz rotini pasta
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2 lb chicken tenderloins, chopped
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1 stick unsalted butter
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp honey Dijon mustard
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2 tsp paprika (divided)
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp dried parsley
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 cup diced onion
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 cup heavy cream
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Drizzle of oil for cooking
Instructions
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Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
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Season chopped chicken with 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, remaining paprika, cayenne, parsley, red pepper flakes, and onion. Stir until melted and onions are soft.
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Return chicken and pasta to the pan. Stir to coat.
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Add lemon juice and heavy cream. Mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Save pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
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Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
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Add grated Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
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Adjust spices based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 718
- Sugar: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.75 g
- Protein: 51.75 g