Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful fusion of tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine, all enveloped in a rich, buttery herb sauce. With vibrant colors from fresh parsley and chives, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also pleases the eyes. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, its simple preparation makes it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks. Get ready to savor every bite of this comfort food classic that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- 2. Cook linguine in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- 3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; stir well. Add chopped parsley and chives.
- 5. Toss cooked linguine and sliced chicken into the skillet; mix gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- 6. Serve hot, drizzling remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg