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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe Ready in 35 Minutes

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta combines rich flavors and quick preparation for a satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
  4. Remove chicken from skillet. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce and honey.
  5. Combine drained pasta with the sauce and cooked chicken in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 23g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by using different types of pasta or adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

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