Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious, buttery garlic sauce over perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings. Enjoy the rich flavors and creamy texture that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add diced chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously; let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine into the sauce along with reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley right before serving. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg