Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delectable dish that marries the rich flavors of tender chicken with a creamy, buttery sauce, all served over perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also offers a delightful balance of garlic and zesty lemon that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and spices.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Nestle sliced chicken on top of the pasta mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg