Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious without the fuss. With a splash of lemon and a hint of spice, this pasta dish will quickly become a family favorite, evoking memories of cozy dinners and laughter-filled gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Chicken: Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Spice: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Mix in soy sauce and remaining butter; allow it to melt while scraping any browned bits from the skillet.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked linguine to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as necessary to reach desired consistency; mix well.
- Finish with Freshness: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg