Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, rich butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This delightful recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in. With its explosion of flavors from garlic, fresh herbs, and spices, this hearty pasta meal will impress your guests and satisfy your family. Plus, it’s simple to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes!
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: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add chicken broth and lemon juice; mix well.
- Combine: Toss drained linguine in the sauce to coat evenly. Slice chicken and arrange on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg