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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Flavorful Dinner Delight!

A flavorful and creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine that combines tender chicken, linguine pasta, and a rich buttery sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 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 over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the buttery sauce.
  6. Remove from heat, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, consider adding 1/2 cup of heavy cream when mixing in the pasta.
  • To make it spicier, add more cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the butter mixture.

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