Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a hearty and satisfying dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich, savory butter sauce, all served over perfectly cooked linguine pasta. This delightful recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special family gatherings. The unique cowboy butter sauce infuses the dish with aromatic herbs, spices, and garlic, ensuring that every bite is a taste sensation. Perfectly creamy yet light, this comforting meal will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining butter; mix well. Stir in parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper; let simmer briefly.
- Combine: Toss drained linguine into the skillet with the sauce to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the pasta topped with sliced chicken and optional freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg