Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken coated in a creamy cowboy butter sauce served with linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and dried parsley. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired.
- For a spicier sauce, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chicken linguine, cowboy butter sauce, creamy pasta, chicken dinner, quick pasta