Description
Indulge in this flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, then add the drained linguine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Italian-American Recipe
