Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich, creamy butter sauce with a hint of spice, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing:
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook linguine until al dente, reserve pasta water.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until done. Slice into pieces.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Cook garlic, add mustard, lemon juice, broth, simmer.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in cream, simmer, add Parmesan.
- Combine Everything: Add chicken, linguine to sauce, toss and cook briefly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Sauce
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