Description
Indulge in Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and linguine tossed in a rich, buttery sauce with garlic and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, add paprika and red pepper flakes, and stir.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix to coat.
- Toss in the cooked linguine, combining everything well.
- Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding seasonal veggies, cheese, or experimenting with spices to personalize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg