Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Quick, Delicious Twist
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a quick and delicious meal that you can prepare in just 30 minutes. This recipe combines creamy butter sauce with juicy chicken and linguine for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the chicken and sauce until well coated.
- Spoon onto plates and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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