Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed in rich butter, blended with fresh garlic and zesty lemon juice, then tossed with al dente linguine for a creamy, flavorful experience. Perfect for impressing family and friends, this recipe promises to become your new weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook linguine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 4 tbsp butter. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and juices run clear. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in lemon juice and stir in red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked linguine with sliced chicken in the skillet. If needed, add reserved pasta water for a silky sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg