Description
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky butter and cream sauce with perfectly cooked linguine pasta. This quick and comforting dinner is perfect for weeknights or a special family meal.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Toss cooked linguine into the sauce until fully coated. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Can be prepared ahead: cook chicken and pasta separately, then combine with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Tossing
- Cuisine: American-Italian