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Creamy Cowboy Chicken Linguine Skillet
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Creamy Cowboy Chicken Linguine Skillet

Creamy Cowboy Chicken Linguine Skillet is a delightful meal ready in just 25 minutes that combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 761

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bites
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 cup cowboy butter divided
Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
Garnishes
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Season chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown.
  3. Nestle 2 tablespoons cowboy butter into the skillet. Flip pieces of chicken and cook until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan. Place onto a plate and tent to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the rest of the cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits in the pan, and stir until the butter has melted.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  7. Add lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 37gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 961mgPotassium: 737mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile; feel free to swap chicken for shrimp or a plant-based protein to personalize your dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. To reheat, gently warm on the stove with a splash of cream.

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