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Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe for Quick Comfort

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy pasta dish with tender chicken and a rich buttery sauce, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguine can substitute with spaghetti, fettuccine, or gluten-free pasta
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts can use thighs for juiciness or rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter essential for richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced for integration into the sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream use half-and-half or non-dairy substitute for lighter versions
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika substitutable with regular paprika or cayenne
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese optional for dairy-free version
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust based on heat preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley optional
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in skillet for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping the skillet for flavor bits. Increase heat and let simmer. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and cook for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
  5. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
  6. Add linguine to the skillet, tossing until well coated and heated through.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnishing with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, taste the sauce and adjust spices as necessary. Substitute garlic and chicken alternatives as desired to suit your needs.

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