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One-Pan Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A comforting and easy one-pan meal featuring creamy butter chicken pasta that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or rotini
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth or water, plus more as needed
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon,

Method
 

Season and Sear the Chicken
    Build the Cowboy Butter Base
      Create the Creamy Sauce
        Add the Pasta and Broth
          Finish with the Chicken and Greens
            Serve Immediately

              Nutrition

              Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30g

              Notes

              This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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