Description
A creamy and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine that combines tender chicken with a rich buttery sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the melted butter over the chicken. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the buttery sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream when mixing in the butter.
- To make it spicier, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg