Description

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe is a delightful twist on a classic pasta dish. Tender chicken is cooked in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce and then tossed with linguine for a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Cowboy Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken Linguine:

8 oz linguine
2 chicken breasts, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, parsley, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Linguine: Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
Combine: Add the cowboy butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
Finish the Dish: Toss the cooked linguine with the chicken and sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
Serve: Serve the Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.
You can adjust the spice level of the cowboy butter by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Feel free to add some cooked vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the dish for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 110mg