Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe is a fantastic choice. It combines tender chicken and a very zesty sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of penne or rigatoni pasta.
- 1 pound of boneless chicken breast cut small.
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter melted slowly.
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard for the tang.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice squeezed.
- 4 cloves of garlic minced very finely today.
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley chopped small.
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for the color.
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for heat.
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to season well.
Instructions
Boil the Pasta Noodles
- Fill a large pot with water and some salt. Boil the pasta until it is soft and tender.
Season the Chicken Pieces
- Rub the salt and paprika onto the chicken meat. Make sure every piece has a nice red coat now.
Sear the Spiced Chicken
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and juicy.
Melt the Cowboy Butter
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and mustard. Add the lemon juice and the minced garlic now.
Stir in the Fresh Herbs
- Add the chopped parsley and red pepper flakes to the butter. Whisk until the sauce is very colorful.
Combine Chicken and Butter
- Pour the spicy butter sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss well for one minute today.
Toss with the Cooked Pasta
- Add the drained noodles to the buttery chicken mixture. Stir everything until the pasta is fully coated.
Serve with Extra Garnish
- Place the hot pasta into large serving bowls. Sprinkle with extra parsley and a little more lemon juice.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic instead of the jarred version.
- Do not burn the butter while melting it today.
- Add a splash of pasta water for a smooth sauce.
- Use a thick noodle to hold the heavy butter.
- Adjust the pepper flakes if you like it very spicy.
- Serve right away while the butter is very hot.
- Add extra lemon if you want more zesty flavor.