Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines tender chicken and a rich, creamy butter sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, sure to impress family and friends alike. With its unique cowboy butter sauce, this recipe enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients while remaining easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying plate of pasta that not only tastes great but also looks beautiful on 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, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic with herbs and spices. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg