Description
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delectable and quick pasta dish that brings the rich flavors of cowboy butter to your dinner table. Tender chicken is cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce infused with garlic and spices, tossed with al dente linguine for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with linguine; toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg