Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and a rich butter sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 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 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream while tossing the pasta.
- To make it spicy, increase the red pepper flakes or add diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg