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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Creamy Delight Awaits!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the smoked paprika, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. 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.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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.

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