Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful recipe that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Cook linguine in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet with drained linguine; toss gently until coated in 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: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg