Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a dish that combines tender chicken in a decadent buttery sauce with al dente linguine pasta. This recipe is bursting with herbs and spices for a savory and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Stir in chicken broth and simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken, linguine, and Parmesan cheese to the sauce, tossing until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added richness, consider incorporating a splash of heavy cream when combining the pasta with the sauce.
- You can substitute linguine with fettuccine or spaghetti for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
