Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe is a delightful twist on a classic pasta dish, featuring tender chicken bites in a creamy, flavorful sauce infused with the rich flavors of cowboy butter. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Linguine:
- 8 ounces linguine
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons / 57 g) cowboy butter, divided
- 3/4 cup (178.5 g) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- lemon slices, for garnish
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden brown. Add cowboy butter and cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir until butter melts.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
