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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

This cowboy butter chicken pasta features penne with tender chicken in a perfectly seasoned, creamy cheese sauce with a smoky edge and a little bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 508
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12oz box of penne
  • 5 tablespoon salted Butter, divided
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cowboy Butter Seasoning such as Kinders
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley, plus more for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cowboy butter seasoning; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and thyme and bring to a light simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened slightly, 5 to 6 minutes, then turn the heat to low.
  4. Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add chicken and parsley to the sauce and stir.
  5. Add pasta to the sauce and chicken mixture and toss until pasta is coated in sauce; cook on low for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 17gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 733mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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