Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe combines tender chicken in a flavorful creamy sauce with al dente linguine pasta, creating a hearty and satisfying dish with a hint of spice and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- Salt for pasta water
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the garlic and parsley. Boil water in a large pot for the linguine.
- Cook Linguine: Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Make Sauce: Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and add remaining butter, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss drained linguine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of paprika.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta