Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a mouthwatering pasta dish that brings together tender chicken and a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, and a hint of spice. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights or special gatherings when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The buttery sauce coats every strand of linguine, making each bite indulgently satisfying. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can enjoy this comforting meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss sliced chicken with the sauce and cooked linguine; combine thoroughly.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 813mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 114mg