Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken cubes, perfectly cooked linguine, and a rich, creamy cowboy butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is a flavorful option for family dinners, gatherings, or even as a comforting meal for yourself. Packed with zesty, garlicky goodness and a hint of spice, this dish will become a new favorite in your rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the 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 Cowboy Butter 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.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- To customize, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- For less heat, omit cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg