Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce and linguine pasta. This quick recipe brings together the zesty flavors of garlic and lemon juice, creating a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The creamy sauce clings to every strand of pasta, making it an irresistible choice for pasta lovers. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or alternate proteins like shrimp or tofu, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook linguine: Boil salted water in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine in the sauce until coated evenly.
- Serve: Top the pasta with sliced chicken and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg