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Delicious cowboy butter chicken linguine topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese in a white bowl
Alyssa

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a rich buttery sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Chop the garlic and parsley, then boil water for the linguine.
  2. In salted boiling water, cook linguine until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  4. Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and add remaining butter, stirring until slightly thickened.
  6. Toss drained linguine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.

Notes

Consider mixing in vegetables for added nutrition or swapping linguine for your favorite pasta shape.