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Amanda Smith

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Flavor Fiesta Recipe!

A delicious and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe that combines tender chicken, linguine pasta, and a rich butter sauce with a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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 cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 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 cayenne pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the melted butter and lemon juice. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter sauce.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the butter mixture before combining with the chicken and pasta.
  • For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the skillet when cooking the garlic.

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