Description
Indulge in a delightful dish of Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, where tender linguine pasta is tossed with perfectly seasoned chicken in a rich and creamy cowboy butter sauce. This comforting and flavorful pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced thin)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Prepare linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with spices and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, combine butter, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer with broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and linguine to the sauce, toss until coated, then simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Adjust spice level according to your preference.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
