Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. This delightful dish features tender chicken, perfectly cooked linguine, and a creamy garlic sauce that elevates any weeknight meal into a gourmet experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a visual feast that combines vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low, add remaining butter, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Stir until melted.
- Combine: Drain linguine (reserve some pasta water), add to skillet, and toss everything together. If too dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg