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Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Savory Delight!

A savory and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes and corn to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked chicken and drained linguine to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use whole wheat linguine.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor. Sauté them with the garlic for best results.

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