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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

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This Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine and finished with fresh parsley and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

Pasta

  • 8 oz linguine pasta

Sauce

  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Mince the garlic finely to release maximum flavor into the sauce.
  2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, which usually takes 8-10 minutes. Before draining, reserve about a half cup of the pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later.
  3. Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add garlic: Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté the mixture for about 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Create the sauce: Reduce the heat to low, then add the remaining butter and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
  6. Combine: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Fold in the sautéed chicken and finish by sprinkling the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling better to the pasta.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
  • Use fresh parsley for bright color and freshness.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
  • Butter and cream create a rich sauce; use unsalted butter to control saltiness.

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