Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Linguine Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Linguine Recipe brings bold flavors to your dinner table. Rich garlic butter combines with tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in large skillet.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining butter to same skillet.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add thyme, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and combine.
- Add cooked linguine and toss together.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don't overcook chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
- Use fresh garlic for the best cowboy butter flavor.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Double the cowboy butter mixture for richer taste.