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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant garlic, and rich butter sauce—a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • paprika and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken by chopping it into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
  2. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving a bit of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken seasoned with paprika and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  4. Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute) and spinach wilts.
  5. Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring; add remaining butter. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Toss cooked linguine with the sauce and Parmesan cheese, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg