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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love!

A creamy and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine that combines tender chicken, rich butter sauce, and linguine pasta for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked linguine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in the skillet.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, along with the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
  6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
  • For added flavor, toss in some sun-dried tomatoes or spinach before serving.

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