Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy chicken pasta with all of the flavours of cowboy butter!

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ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced/grated
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth (link)
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 lemon, juice and zest
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, add the chicken, seasoned with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, and cook, about 10 minutes, before setting aside.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook until tender, about 5-8 minutes
4. Add the garlic, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes, mix, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add 1/2 cup of the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan as the broth sizzles.
6. Add the remaining broth and cream, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Mix in the dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and chives before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Mix in the cooked and drained pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 557, Fat 34g (Saturated 19g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 187mg, Sodium 545mg, Carbs 53g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g), Protein 33g

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