Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces, garlic, and a rich sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or cherry tomatoes, for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg