Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy linguine, and a rich cowboy butter sauce for a delightful dining experience. This quick-to-prepare meal is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. The robust flavors from fresh herbs and spices make this dish not just comforting but also gourmet. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of creaminess and savory goodness that will keep your guests asking for more!
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 salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet with leftover butter sauce, combine cooked linguine, reserved pasta water, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and additional seasoning if needed.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg