Description
A delightful twist on classic chicken linguine, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine features tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of spice and tanginess. This indulgent pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season, cook, and slice the chicken.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Cook garlic, add mustard, lemon juice, chicken broth, simmer.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in cream, simmer, add Parmesan cheese.
- Combine Everything: Toss chicken, linguine, and sauce together.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add some cooked vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, pasta recipe, creamy chicken linguine, easy pasta dinner
