Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a luscious blend of tender chicken and a creamy, flavorful butter sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also rich in bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy date night at home. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this satisfying comfort meal that everyone will adore. The cowboy butter sauce, infused with garlic and aromatic herbs, elevates the humble pasta into a delightful culinary experience. Plus, with easy cleanup thanks to one-pan cooking, you can focus more on enjoying your meal and less on the dishes!
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 linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken; add remaining butter, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss cooked linguine in the skillet with the sauce; squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg