Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings comfort to your dinner table in no time. Tender chicken is sautéed with garlic and combined with a rich butter sauce, perfectly coating al dente linguine for an irresistible meal. This recipe captures the heart of home-cooked goodness, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings with family and friends. Get ready to impress everyone with this delightful culinary creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer until thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the sauce, tossing well to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg