Description
Chicken Linguine with Cowboy Butter is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and fresh linguine tossed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising a burst of flavor that brings family and friends together. Enjoy the comforting aroma and delicious taste as it transports you to a cozy ranch kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh linguine
- 6 tbsp cowboy butter (3 tbsp butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, fresh herbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-4 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt cowboy butter ingredients over medium heat: add garlic, cook until fragrant; stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Return chicken to skillet along with linguine; toss to coat in sauce, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess if needed.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg