Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Taste Adventure Awaits!
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce infused with spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg