Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, garlic-infused butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. You’ll love the vibrant colors and comforting taste that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add remaining butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet with drained linguine. Toss gently until pasta is coated in the sauce, adding parsley before serving.
- Serve hot with additional parsley or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg