Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish that combines tender chicken with rich butter and spices, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté chicken until golden brown (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly, and let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy sauce, using reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For maximum flavor, sear the chicken before cooking the linguine. - Feel free to substitute linguine with penne or include sautéed vegetables for added texture.