Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful and hearty meal that combines tender chicken and linguine in a luscious garlic-herb butter sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy this comforting pasta dish that balances indulgence with simplicity, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley and thyme
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- Boil salted water in a pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente; drain while reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic with fresh herbs for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes; season to taste.
- Slice the chicken and combine it with the cooked pasta in the skillet, using reserved water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg