Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes!
A quick and delicious cowboy butter chicken linguine recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley 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 pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg