Description
Chicken Linguine with Cowboy Butter is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and a hint of lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With vibrant flavors and the option to customize with your favorite vegetables, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh linguine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in minced garlic and red chili flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Lower heat, add remaining butter, then gradually stir in reserved pasta water and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine: Toss drained linguine into the skillet with chicken and sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon juice if desired. Enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 360g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg