Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy butter sauce, perfectly paired with al dente linguine. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The savory cowboy butter sauce, infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice, elevates this pasta meal to a new level of deliciousness. Whether you’re hosting family or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and toss it with the cooked linguine and cowboy butter sauce until well coated.
- Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg