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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Delicious Recipe to Try!

A delicious and creamy 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 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 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 heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour the melted butter and lemon juice over the chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, consider adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the butter mixture.
  • You can also substitute shrimp for the chicken for a seafood twist.

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