Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is the ultimate comfort meal, bringing together tender chicken, a rich and savory cowboy butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also packed with flavor that will impress family and friends alike. The buttery garlic sauce elevates the chicken and pasta, making it a standout choice for cozy family dinners or gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, this hearty pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious yet effortless.
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
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss cooked linguine in the cowboy butter sauce until evenly coated. Serve topped with sliced chicken and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg