Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a hearty pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of spice. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Linguine:
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Cook the Pasta – Boil salted water and cook linguine al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken – Season and cook chicken until fully done. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce – Cook garlic in butter, then add mustard, lemon juice, and broth. Simmer.
- Add Cream and Cheese – Pour in cream, simmer until thickened, then add Parmesan.
- Combine Everything – Add chicken and linguine to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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