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Close-up of creamy Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine topped with sun-dried tomatoes.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings

This recipe combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and linguine for a quick weeknight meal. It is simple to prepare and cooks fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Butter Cubed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguine pasta

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the cubed butter one piece at a time until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked linguine. Toss everything together to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 55gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer. For a richer flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil for cooking the chicken.

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