Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is an irresistible dish that combines succulent chicken in a creamy, buttery garlic sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine. This quick and easy recipe bursts with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Experience the magic of this comforting meal that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and scrape any bits from the pan. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the creamy chicken mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg