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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, a rich butter sauce, and linguine pasta, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter.
  2. Once melted, add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, then stir in the fresh herbs.
Combining Everything
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the sliced chicken.
  2. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of extra parsley for color.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs. You can make it creamier by adding heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.