05/27/2025
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Ingredients:
300 grams linguine pasta
400 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
200 ml heavy cream
100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
Boil Water:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 120 ml of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Heat Olive Oil:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Season and Cook Chicken:
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with smoked paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce:
Sauté Garlic:
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Cream and Cheese:
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add Lemon Juice:
Stir in the fresh lemon juice. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
4. Combine:
Add Chicken and Pasta:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
5. Serve:
Garnish:
Serve the creamy cowboy butter chicken linguine hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.