Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: An Easy Indulgent Twist
A deliciously rich and buttery twist on traditional chicken linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs and season with paprika, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the chicken and butter sauce.
- Serve immediately with additional parsley on top if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg