Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a show-stopping dish that combines tender chicken and al dente linguine in a rich, buttery sauce with a delightful kick. This easy-to-make recipe turns any dinner into an unforgettable culinary experience, perfect for cozy family nights or gatherings with friends. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful meal that impresses without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Once the chicken is nearly cooked through, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in reserved pasta water along with Parmesan cheese; stir until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Add drained linguine to the skillet and toss gently until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg