Description
A delightful and creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe that combines tender chicken, linguine pasta, and a rich butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream after the butter melts.
- For a veggie boost, toss in some spinach or cherry tomatoes during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg