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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting and delectable dish combining juicy chicken with tender linguine in a rich, buttery sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine until al dente.
  2. Sauté garlic and butter in a skillet.
  3. Add chicken with spices and cook through.
  4. Toss in the cooked linguine.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a lighter option, swap butter with olive oil and linguine with your favorite pasta. Adding a splash of heavy cream enhances the richness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken, pasta, butter, quick meal, family dinner