Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering pasta dish that brings together tender chicken and a rich, buttery sauce infused with bold flavors. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe features linguine pasta enveloped in a creamy cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, herbs, and spices. The combination of savory chicken and wholesome ingredients ensures every bite is satisfying. With quick prep and cook times, this dish is not only delicious but also easy to make—ideal for busy families who crave comfort food that impresses.
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.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Sauté in half the melted butter until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, create the cowboy butter sauce by adding remaining butter, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes (if desired), chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer until thickened.
- Slice chicken and mix it with cooked linguine in the sauce; garnish with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg