Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a quick and delicious pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, a creamy garlic-infused butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This meal is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. With vibrant herbs and a hint of spice, every bite will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook linguine for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and add diced chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Combine drained linguine with the chicken mixture in the skillet. Pour in lemon juice and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg