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The joy of cooking a delicious meal lies in the simplicity of good ingredients combined with bold flavors. Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is an exciting dish that captures the essence of American cuisine through its rich buttery sauce, tender chicken, and comforting pasta. This dish not only satisfies the palate but also warms the soul, making it a perfect addition to any dinner table.
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine features tender chicken thighs tossed in a rich, buttery sauce with garlic and spices, served over linguine pasta. It's a comforting and flavorful main dish perfect for any occasion.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, chicken, comfort food, garlic, pasta, quick meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the linguine in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
  • Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Pour in chicken broth and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Stir in chopped parsley to incorporate flavor.
  • Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a spicier dish, adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste.