Description
Cowboy butter chicken linguine brings together bold southwestern spices and creamy Italian-inspired pasta in one irresistible dish. Rich flavors and hearty ingredients create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp cowboy butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt, ensuring even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for searing chicken, melt cowboy butter and add chicken broth, creating a flavorful base.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with the butter and broth, creating a rich sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add to the sauce, coating evenly.
- Toss linguine into the creamy sauce, ensuring pasta is well-coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the pasta for added crunch and flavor.
- Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of sauce and chicken.
Notes
- Sear chicken at high heat to lock in juices and create a golden, flavorful crust that enhances the overall dish texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check chicken doneness, preventing overcooking and ensuring tender, succulent meat.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like shrimp or plant-based chicken for diverse dietary preferences without compromising the recipe’s signature cowboy butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 701 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg