Description
A quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy evenings. This Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken, rich cowboy butter sauce, and linguine for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 tbsp cowboy butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cowboy butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for a faster meal.
- Adjust the amount of cowboy butter for a richer flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Quick Chicken Pasta, Busy Evening Recipe