Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Indulgent Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Enjoy a flavorful and budget-friendly meal with this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe. It’s easy to make and will satisfy the whole family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce and chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a lower-fat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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