Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This dish is a delightful blend of buttery flavors with a hint of spice that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy with every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic and chop parsley while boiling water for pasta.
- Cook linguine: Boil salted water in a large pot; cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Add garlic and cream: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream; mix well.
- Combine: Add cooked linguine to the sauce; use reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and parsley before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg