Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, buttery sauce and perfectly cooked linguine. This one-pot meal takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Infused with fresh garlic and parsley, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while delivering heartwarming flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop garlic and parsley; set aside.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente (about 8 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temp of 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce and parsley.
- Combine: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, return to skillet with sauce, add drained linguine and reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Plate the dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice or spices before cooking. Substitute chicken with shrimp or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream or broth.