Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a quick, flavor-packed pasta dinner made with tender chicken, rich sauce, and melty cheese.
- 1Â lb linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4Â boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions, then drain.
- Season and sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in cream, broth, and Parmesan to make sauce.
- Add pasta and mozzarella to the skillet, toss to coat.
- Stir in cooked chicken and heat through.
- Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
For added heat, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. Use chicken thighs for a juicier twist. To make it gluten-free, substitute the linguine with your favorite gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time:Â 10 minutes
- Cook Time:Â 15 minutes
- Category:Â Dinner
- Method:Â Stovetop
- Cuisine:Â American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:Â 1 plate (approx.)
- Calories:Â 650 kcal
- Sugar:Â 2g
- Sodium:Â 420mg
- Fat:Â 28g
- Saturated Fat:Â 12g
- Unsaturated Fat:Â 13g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.5g
- Carbohydrates:Â 56g
- Fiber:Â 2g
- Protein:Â 40g
- Cholesterol:Â 135mg