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Jennifer Johnson

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Delicious Twist Recipe

A delicious twist on traditional pasta, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken, flavorful spices, and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
  5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream when combining the linguine and chicken.
  • For a veggie boost, toss in some spinach or zucchini during the last few minutes of cooking the tomatoes.

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