Description
This rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce, combined with perfectly cooked linguine and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, makes this dish irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the lemon juice, fresh thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and return them to the skillet.
- Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the buttery sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the linguine with any pasta of your choice.
- If you like a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keywords: chicken pasta, cowboy butter chicken, butter chicken linguine, garlic butter chicken, easy pasta recipe, comfort food, weeknight dinner, flavorful chicken pasta