Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe that brings together tender chicken slices, al dente linguine, and a zesty, buttery sauce with a hint of spice. This dish is a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Prepare linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cayenne. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- You can use shrimp or steak instead of chicken.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Leftovers reheat well with cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
