Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is fast, flavorful, and requires minimal effort, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
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, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Reserve a splash of the pasta water if the sauce looks too dry. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe