Cowboy Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta
This cowboy butter lemon chicken pasta is rich, zesty, and delightfully satisfying! Perfect as a main course for any gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breast
- garlic
- lemons
- butter
- heavy cream
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- parsley
- Salt and pepper
- cooked pasta
Instructions
Steps
- Slice the chicken breasts thinly and season them with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add half the butter, and sauté the seasoned chicken slices until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter, then add minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken to the lemon butter sauce and toss to coat. Add chopped parsley.
- Combine with pasta, and mix until everything is evenly coated. Serve with extra parsley as garnish.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing, as the creamy sauce might separate when thawed.