Description
Creamy and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich buttery sauce seasoned with a blend of herbs and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
For the Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the garlic and parsley, then boil water for the linguine.
- Cook Linguine: In salted boiling water, cook linguine 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish
