Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delectable pasta dish that combines tender chicken breasts with linguine in a rich, buttery sauce infused with fresh garlic and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy a comforting yet impressive dinner. The aromatic blend of garlic and citrus elevates every bite, ensuring each forkful is packed with flavor. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making this dish as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat half the butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Stir in lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked linguine in the skillet with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm topped with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg