Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, savory butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, providing an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its simple preparation steps, this meal is both comforting and impressive!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice; simmer for another minute.
- Toss cooked linguine into the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in sliced chicken and herbs, stirring gently to combine. Heat through for about two minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 340g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg