Description
A creamy and flavorful dinner recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich butter sauce over linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, creamy chicken linguine, dinner recipe