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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, buttery pasta dish loaded with spicy seasoned chicken, garlic, and herbs tossed with tender linguine. Ready in under 30 minutes, this smoky, one-skillet dinner brings big flavor and easy cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Category: Main Course, Pasta
  • Method: Skillet, One-Pan
  • Cuisine: American, Western-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add linguine to the skillet and toss with chicken and garlic butter until coated.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, toss again, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add lemon juice for a bright pop of flavor.
  • Stir in cream or cream cheese for a creamy variation.
  • Top with Parmesan or add veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
  • Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist.

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