Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavor-packed pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich butter garlic sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for those craving comfort food with a touch of the Wild West. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Dice the chicken, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and then the chicken. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Boil salted water and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Combine cooked chicken and drained linguine in the skillet, tossing with reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth.
- Pairs well with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg