Description
Chicken Linguine with Cowboy Butter is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender chicken, rich cowboy butter sauce, and al dente linguine. With its buttery, herb-infused flavors, this dish transforms an ordinary meal into a memorable feast. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, every bite offers a celebration of taste that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. Add Garlic and Cowboy Butter: Lower the heat, add minced garlic and cowboy butter to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the linguine and toss it into the skillet with the chicken and sauce to coat well.
- 5. Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, add parsley and red pepper flakes if desired, then top with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg