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Savoring Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Bliss

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a comforting home-style recipe with simple ingredients and clear steps, ideal for busy days and relaxed family dinners.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  5. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  7. Add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine with the remaining flavorful bits.
  8. Adjust the sauce's consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well-coated.
  10. Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the pasta before serving, garnishing with fresh parsley.