Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings rich, buttery goodness together with tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine. This simple yet impressive recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, ensuring your taste buds are treated to an explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and cubing the chicken.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream, scraping up brown bits from the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting chicken with shrimp or adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.