Description
Indulge in a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish with this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a smoky, buttery sauce, tossed with linguine and Parmesan cheese – a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream. Simmer gently, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Add linguine, Parmesan, and parsley to the skillet. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve: Dish out and enjoy your Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for preferred heat level.
- Use half-and-half as a lighter cream alternative.
- Enhance with sautéed veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 16 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
