Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice chicken, mince garlic, and measure linguine.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in the same pot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with garlic bread or a crisp salad.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Linguine, Cowboy Butter Chicken, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food