The Best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine You’ll Crave Forever
The best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in cooked linguine and toss to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food