Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, spicy pasta dish that combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich, flavorful sauce—perfect for impressing friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Linguine pasta
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic
- Paprika & chili powder
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add paprika and chili powder.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream, simmering for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the drained linguine into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg