Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes
Enjoy a delightful meal with this irresistibly easy cowboy butter chicken linguine recipe that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked linguine and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the herbs to your liking.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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