Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken in a creamy, spiced butter sauce with linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the finished dish.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Chicken Linguine, Creamy Pasta, Spiced Chicken, Butter Sauce, Quick Dinner