Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a bold, buttery, and flavor-packed dish combining tender chicken, smoky spices, and a zesty garlic butter sauce over your favorite pasta. A weeknight dinner with serious flair.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts sliced
- 8 oz pasta penne or fettuccine
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika; cook in a skillet until golden.
- Remove chicken and set aside; melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Return chicken and pasta to the pan; toss to coat in cowboy butter sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 35g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g