Description
Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful, flavor-packed dish that brings the warmth of family dinners to your table in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken coated in a zesty butter sauce paired with luscious linguine, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, every bite is a culinary embrace that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz linguine (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Slice cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet with drained linguine. Toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- 6. Top with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider swapping chicken for shrimp or adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese can enhance flavor further.