Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
A delightful dish combining creamy sauce, tender chicken, and comforting pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a pot and cook the linguine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Add garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create the sauce: Lower the heat, add the remaining butter and heavy cream. Stir until combined and creamy.
- Combine: Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet. Add reserved pasta water as needed for your desired consistency. Finish with the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or red pepper flakes. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be golden brown but still juicy. Adjust red pepper flakes based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy sauce, quick meal, weeknight dinner