Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a fusion dish that combines succulent chicken strips with a creamy garlic butter sauce, served over perfectly cooked linguine. This dish is a perfect balance of spicy and savory, sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Linguine:
12 ounces linguine,
Chicken:
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips,
Seasoning:
1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste,
Garlic Butter Sauce:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken strips for 5–6 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter sauce.
- Finish Dish: Add cooked linguine and reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired sauce consistency is reached. Toss to combine and heat through. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
