Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe. Tender chicken slices are smothered in a decadent buttery sauce with a hint of spice, all served over perfectly cooked linguine pasta.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a pan, cook chicken slices until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken and linguine to the sauce. Stir well to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg