Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
An indulgent and creamy pasta dish featuring buttery chicken and tender linguine, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the garlic and fresh parsley. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
- Cook the linguine until al dente, reserving about a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the unsalted butter. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toss in the minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, around 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the remaining butter. Stir and let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Toss the drained linguine into the skillet with the chicken and sauce, adding reserved pasta water for the desired consistency. Finish with parsley and grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Use gluten-free linguine if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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