Description
Indulge in the hearty flavors of Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a satisfying dish featuring tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich, buttery sauce with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Make sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
- 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: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta with Chicken, Butter Sauce Pasta
