Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a rich buttery sauce, and savory parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Pasta of your choice (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted recommended)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 cup Heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add Cream and Broth: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to mix. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, letting the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet with the drained pasta, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or other vegetables. Adjust spice levels by using more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, One-Pot Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Italian Recipe