Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the wild west to your dinner table. Tender chicken is combined with rich linguine, enveloped in a buttery sauce that carries just the right amount of heat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish will impress family and friends alike with its delightful flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add seasoned chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with cooked linguine. Toss gently with lemon juice and red pepper flakes until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg