Divide the cowboy butter chicken linguine among plates, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese Recipe
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a savory pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich butter sauce with garlic and herbs, served over linguine. This comforting meal is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or family gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: 30-Minute Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- Salt
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, pepper
Garnish:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook chicken breasts until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Sauté garlic, herbs, add broth, lemon juice, season.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Toss pasta in sauce, add sliced chicken.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate linguine, sprinkle with Parmesan, parsley, and thyme.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase crushed red pepper flakes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-linguine/
