Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken and linguine pasta, all enveloped in a luscious buttery garlic sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With vibrant flavors and ease of preparation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1 minute). Add chicken broth and lemon juice; stir in paprika.
- Combine: Slice chicken into strips and return to the skillet with the sauce. Add cooked linguine; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg