Description
Cowboy butter chicken linguine delivers a bold fusion of Western American and Indian cuisine. Creamy, spicy sauce coats tender pasta, promising a flavor-packed meal that satisfies hearty appetites and brings global culinary traditions to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge linguine and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve to the side.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with robust salt and pepper, then carefully position in the heated pan. Cook until each side develops a rich golden-brown exterior, roughly 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate for momentary resting.
- Utilize the same skillet without cleaning, introducing additional butter, finely chopped garlic, and aromatic dried herbs. Allow ingredients to dance and release their fragrant essence for approximately one minute.
- Introduce a modest splash of reserved pasta water, creating a silky sauce foundation. Gently scrape the skillet’s caramelized remnants, incorporating those concentrated flavor molecules into the developing sauce.
- Slice the rested chicken into elegant strips and reintroduce to the skillet. Add the drained linguine, gently tossing until every strand becomes luxuriously coated with the herb-infused sauce.
- Transfer to warm serving plates, finishing with a delicate snowfall of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while temperature and flavors remain vibrant.
Notes
- Choose high-quality fettuccine or linguine for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe, juicy results without overcooking.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can elevate the dish’s flavor profile when sprinkled on top just before serving.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free butter for a lactose-intolerant or gluten-sensitive version of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg