Description
Indulge in a creamy, buttery delight with Quick and Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. This dish pairs tender chicken with al dente linguine, all enveloped in a rich garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gathering loved ones around the table, this flavorful meal will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop garlic finely and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine; let simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Mix cooked linguine with the creamy chicken sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg