Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delicious and easy pasta dish that combines juicy chicken with a rich and buttery sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then toss with the cooked linguine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, chicken pasta, comfort food