Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a buttery garlic sauce, served over linguine pasta. It's perfect for a comforting meal that bursts with taste.
Servings 4
Calories 600kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 whole fresh lemon juiced
- Lemon zest for garnish
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of cooking water.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter and sauté the diced chicken with spices until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside, then melt the remaining butter in the same skillet.
- Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and return the chicken to the skillet, simmering for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine, mixing gently with the sauce, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Fold in parsley, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.