Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, flavorful cowboy butter sauce for a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. The creamy sauce is infused with garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of lemon, making every bite a delicious indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 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)
For Serving:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Chicken Pasta, Cowboy Butter Sauce
