Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: Easy and Indulgent Home Comfort
A delightful and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken and a rich buttery sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 pounds chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir until well combined and sauce is thickened. Add cooked linguine, toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in seasoning the night before.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, pasta recipe, comfort food