Description
Chicken Linguine with Cowboy Butter is a delightful dish that elevates your weeknight dinners into a flavor-packed experience. This recipe combines perfectly cooked linguine, tender chicken, and a rich buttery sauce infused with garlic and lemon, making every bite a celebration of taste. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz fresh linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sear in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Sauté Garlic in Butter: In another pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Add Flavorful Elements: Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley into the garlic butter mixture.
- 5. Toss Everything Together: Combine cooked linguine with the sautéed chicken and garlic butter sauce in the skillet. Toss until evenly coated (2-3 minutes).
- 6. Serve: Plate the dish topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg