Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a quick and flavorful meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine are coated in a rich and savory cowboy butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- cowboy butter sauce (see instructions for ingredients)
Instructions
- Cook linguine, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute. Add parsley, chives, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add linguine to the skillet with chicken. Pour Cowboy Butter Sauce over. Toss to coat.
- If sauce is too thick, add pasta water until desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley, chives, and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 400mg