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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: Your New Comfort Meal Essential

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine offers a flavorful comfort meal with juicy chicken in a rich butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts or chicken thighs for juicier bites
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine pasta or gluten-free pasta if needed
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for richer flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • Additional spices optional to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve pasta water, drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in a hot skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice to create the sauce.
  4. Combine sliced chicken and linguine in the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Serve garnished with fresh herbs or extra paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamy consistency, reserve pasta water and add as needed. Customize with your favorite veggies like spinach or tomatoes.

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