Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Juicy Twist on Classics
A delicious and flavorful twist on traditional pasta dishes, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines juicy chicken with a rich butter sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the sliced chicken and parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice and spices before cooking.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Chicken Pasta, Butter Chicken Linguine