Description
A comforting dish of smooth linguine coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with tender chicken and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Linguine Pasta
- Chicken Breast
- Unsalted Butter
- Garlic
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Chives)
- Mushrooms (Cremini or Button)
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add linguine, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-7 minutes per side, then remove and let rest.
- Prepare the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter, sauté sliced mushrooms for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scrape the skillet, simmer, then add heavy cream, reserved pasta water, and remaining butter until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Slice chicken, return to skillet with linguine, toss to coat, add herbs, and season.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnish with more herbs or Parmesan, and enjoy.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: comfort food, pasta, family recipe, Cowboy Butter, chicken, garlic, herbs