Description
Creamy cowboy butter chicken linguine is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce, served over perfectly cooked linguine. This delightful meal offers a balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The tantalizing aroma will fill your kitchen, creating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while delivering satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Finely chop garlic and parsley; season chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and spices: Incorporate minced garlic and smoked paprika; sauté until fragrant.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping up flavorful bits from the pan; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in linguine: Combine cooked linguine with the sauce until well coated.
- Finish with parsley: Sprinkle chopped parsley before serving for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg