Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and a rich butter sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for spice preference)
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with chicken broth.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg