Description
Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful fusion of flavors that transports you to the wild west. This comforting dish features tender chicken and fresh linguine enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce enlivened by garlic and herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Serve it up for family or friends, and watch as it becomes an instant favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fresh linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook each side for about six minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken and slice.
- Add Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce while scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked linguine and sliced chicken to the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg