Description
Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting and creamy pasta dish that turns busy weeknights into culinary celebrations. Featuring tender chicken and a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a simple yet indulgent meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic with Italian seasoning until fragrant.
- Blend in cream cheese until smooth, then gradually stir in chicken broth and simmer gently.
- Add cooked linguine and seared chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Substitute linguine with penne or fettuccine based on preference. For a kick, sprinkle some cayenne pepper into the sauce.