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Luscious Cowboy Cream Chicken Pasta

Luscious Cowboy Cream Chicken Pasta That Will Melt Your Heart

This Luscious Cowboy Cream Chicken Pasta is a heartwarming dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining creamy sauce and tender chicken for ultimate comfort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta of choice like fettuccine or penne
  • 1 tablespoon Salt for boiling water
For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts plump and light pink; can substitute with turkey cutlets
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic preferably fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Cowboy Butter Spice Mix adjust spice levels to taste
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest for brightness

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Sauté for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add Cowboy Butter Spice Mix and stir for another minute. Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Slice the rested chicken and add it with the sauce to the pasta. Toss to coat.
  4. Remove from heat, serve in bowls, garnishing with parsley and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It is not recommended to freeze due to the heavy cream.

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