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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe Delight

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Cook Linguine: Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: In a pan, cook chicken slices until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine: Add cooked chicken and linguine to the sauce. Stir well to coat.
  5. 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