Divide the cowboy butter chicken linguine among plates, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese Recipe
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich butter sauce with bold spices and garlic, served over linguine pasta. It’s a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: 30-minute meals
- Method: Pan-frying, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- Salt
For the 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
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Sauté garlic and herbs, add chicken broth and lemon juice, season.
- Combine the Pasta and Chicken: Slice the chicken, toss linguine in sauce, add chicken.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the dish, garnish with Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
