Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy pasta dish with Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. Tender chicken is tossed in a rich, buttery sauce with a kick of spices, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, mustard, lemon juice, herbs, and spices.
- Combine: Toss chicken in the sauce, add linguine, Parmesan, and pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Substitute pasta types as desired.
- Pair with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
