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Cowboy Butter Pasta In Creamy Sauce, Topped with sliced lemons.

Cowboy Butter Pasta

Angela Milnes
This Cowboy Butter Pasta is a creamy, zesty, and flavorful dish loaded with tender chicken and rich buttery sauce. It’s quick, hearty, and perfect for a cozy family dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinners, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 2875 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Rotini Pasta
  • 2 lb. Chicken Tenderloins
  • 1 Stick Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp. Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Honey Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Cup Onion Diced
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream

Instructions
 

  • Boil the noodles in a large pot of water until cooked. Drain and set aside. Chop the chicken and season it in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
  • Heat a large pan with a drizzle of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken, stir, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
  • In the same pan, lower the heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, red pepper flakes, and onion.
  • Stir the mixture until everything melts together and is fully combined.
  • Add the cooked noodles and chicken back into the pan with the sauce.
  • Stir thoroughly, ensuring the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and heavy cream. Stir again, then sprinkle extra parsley on top.
  • Plate your butter pasta and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Marinate the Chicken: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with paprika and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Save Pasta Water: Keep a cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency if needed.
Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a brighter, fresher taste.
Add Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan at the end for a cheesy, creamy twist!

Nutrition

Calories: 2875kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 207gFat: 204gSaturated Fat: 119gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1092mgSodium: 1688mgPotassium: 4636mgFiber: 10gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 14994IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 9mg
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