Description
Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines creamy, buttery flavors with tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine. This quick and satisfying dish comes together in just half an hour, making it ideal for busy evenings when comfort food is a must. The delicious sauce, infused with garlic, lemon, and parsley, elevates ordinary chicken and pasta into a family favorite. Whether you’re serving this at a casual dinner or a special occasion, it promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted water according to package directions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Add heavy cream and half of the parsley; cook for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and stir in linguine along with parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; garnish with remaining parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg