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Amanda Smith

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe that combines tender chicken with linguine pasta in a flavorful butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Mix well to combine.
  5. Add the cooked linguine and chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, consider adding 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the butter mixture.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.

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