Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful comfort dish that harmoniously combines tender chicken, linguine pasta, and a rich, savory butter sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also boasts bold flavors from the cowboy butter sauce, featuring garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this creamy pasta dish is sure to impress your guests with its delicious taste and minimal prep effort. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a garden salad for an unforgettable meal experience.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and sauté the chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and parsley; stir well.
- Slice cooked chicken and add to the skillet with drained linguine. Toss together until well-coated; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg