Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, a rich and flavorful butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe brings together bold flavors from garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs to create a comforting meal that’s quick enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in no time. Serve it with your favorite salad or some crusty bread to soak up the buttery goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley and thyme
- Smoked paprika and onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. In a skillet, melt half the butter over medium-high heat, then cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked linguine in the cowboy butter sauce until well coated. Top with sliced chicken.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg