Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce served over linguine pasta. The sauce is infused with flavors like garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of lemon for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 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
Main Ingredients
Seasonings
Sauce Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil Linguine: Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss chicken and pasta in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu
- Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition
- Omit cayenne and red pepper flakes for less heat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Butter Sauce Pasta
