Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful dish that merges tender chicken with a rich, flavorful butter sauce, perfect for any occasion. This comforting pasta recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. The unique cowboy butter sauce elevates the traditional chicken pasta experience, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and impressive without requiring extensive effort. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or hosting guests, this dish promises bold flavors and heartwarming textures that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 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 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Sauté in a skillet with melted butter until cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; stir in remaining butter until melted.
- Combine cooked linguine with sliced chicken in the skillet; toss in sauce and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve garnished with parsley, thyme, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg