Creamy Chicken on Linguine
This creamy cowboy butter chicken linguine dinner recipe is perfect for family meals, with approachable steps and satisfying results.
Total time
40 min
Servings
1
Calories
987.8
Category
Dinner & Mains
Indulge in a comforting European one-dish meal that combines tender chicken breast with a rich, creamy sauce over perfectly cooked linguine. Ready in under 60 minutes, this stove-top recipe is ideal for a satisfying solo dinner.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving
- 500 linguine
- 680 chicken breast fillets
- 1 olive oil
- 20 butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 150 onions
- 1 water
- 125 green onions
- 300 romano cheese
Method
Heat oil, butter and garlic in a pan.
Add chicken and cook on both sides until tender.
Remove fillets from pan, cut diagonally into thin slices and cover to keep warm. (Reserve the oil in the pan).
To the same oil mixture add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is soft.
Add crumbled stock cube and water and allow to simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half.
Add cream, green onions and cheese and stir until cheese melts.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
Add the pasta and cook till just tender. Drain well.
Transfer to a serving dish and arrange chicken mixture over the pasta and top with sauce.
Cook's notes
- Slice chicken diagonally for tender, elegant pieces that absorb the sauce well.
- Reserve the oil mixture after cooking chicken to build deeper flavor in the sauce.
- Use freshly grated Romano cheese for the best melt and taste.
Easy swaps
- Instead of linguine, use fettuccine or spaghetti
- Instead of Romano cheese, use Parmesan or Pecorino
- Instead of chicken breast, use boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Instead of green onions, use chives or leeks (thinly sliced)
Frequently asked
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes, fettuccine, spaghetti, or even penne work well with this creamy sauce.
How do I prevent the sauce from curdling?
Use full-fat cream and stir constantly over low heat. Avoid boiling the sauce after adding cream.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
It can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and ensuring the stock cube and cheese are gluten-free.
