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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Quick, Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe that combines tender chicken, linguine pasta, and a flavorful butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
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 red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup heavy cream after the butter.
  • For a veggie boost, toss in some spinach or cherry tomatoes when adding the garlic.

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