Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken with a rich and zesty cowboy butter sauce served over linguine noodles. This dish is a delicious fusion of Italian and American flavors that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cowboy Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season diced chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Combine Everything: Reduce heat to low. Add the prepared cowboy butter and chicken broth to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Toss the cooked linguine with the chicken and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
