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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Nora
Turn any weeknight into a restaurant-worthy dinner with this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. Juicy chicken bites are pan-seared to golden perfection, then tossed in a rich, garlicky cowboy butter sauce with heavy cream, paprika, and fresh herbs. The linguine soaks up every drop of buttery flavor, making it a creamy comfort meal perfect for family dinners, romantic evenings, or a quick weeknight indulgence. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort and satisfies any pasta craving. Ideal for anyone searching for quick dinners, creamy chicken pasta, weeknight dinner ideas, or comfort food classics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Tongs or pasta spoon

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 300 g linguine pasta
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter with garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream, pasta water, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to the pan and toss in the cooked linguine until fully coated in the creamy cowboy butter sauce.
  • Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

1. For extra richness, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the butter sauce.
2. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream or milk to revive the sauce’s silky texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, cowboy butter chicken linguine, creamy chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner ideas
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