Description
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, a creamy buttery sauce, and linguine for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in minced garlic and paprika; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping the skillet to release any stuck bits. Add remaining butter until melted.
- Toss everything together: Mix cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg