Description
This Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of tangy Dijon mustard and a kick of red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, it’s a quick and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Prepare linguine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook diced chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes; stir. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, then add heavy cream; simmer to thicken.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked chicken to the sauce, then linguine; toss to combine. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner
