Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines creamy butter and spices with tender chicken and al dente linguine, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 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 garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and parsley; combine well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- For a richer flavor, substitute some of the butter with cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, quick dinner, indulgent pasta