Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine - A Flavorful Pasta Dish
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, buttery, and spicy pasta dish loaded with flavors. Perfect for a comforting dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and mix until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.