Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering pasta dish that combines juicy, tender chicken with a rich, creamy butter sauce. This delightful recipe features linguine tossed in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce enriched with garlic, herbs, and spices. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home, this dish is incredibly easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. With its comforting textures and bold flavors, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is sure to become a favorite on your dinner 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 salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet over medium heat, melt ¼ cup of butter and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; sauté briefly before adding herbs, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet. Slice the chicken and place on top of the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg