Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Decadent Delight
A luxurious fusion of herb-infused cowboy butter and a creamy garlic sauce, tossed with tender linguine and seared chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb linguine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through, then set aside to rest.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and lemon zest, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the chopped parsley; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook linguine in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the pasta, drizzling with extra sauce.