Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: An Easy Indulgence for Dinner
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken with rich cowboy butter and linguine, perfect for a quick and indulgent dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the cooked linguine and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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