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Creamy chicken linguine dinner

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is 30min Yummy Silky Savory.


  • Author: RoniWilliams
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, buttery, 30-minute pasta dish featuring juicy chicken glazed in garlic lemon butter and tossed with linguine in a creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley.
  5. Add lemon juice and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet.
  8. Add cooked linguine and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  9. Garnish if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Leftovers refrigerate up to 3 days.
  • Tip: Use al dente pasta to keep the sauce creamy without getting soggy.
  • For extra brightness, add a little lemon zest to finish.
  • Can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Skillet (stovetop)
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 810
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 84 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg

Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, creamy garlic butter chicken pasta, lemon butter pasta, weeknight dinner, pasta with chicken