Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that brings together tender, seasoned chicken and a sumptuous garlic butter sauce, all enveloped in perfectly cooked linguine. With bold flavors enhanced by Dijon mustard and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, this indulgent meal is ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can impress family and friends with this comforting dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Stir in garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well, letting it simmer for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add sliced chicken back to the skillet along with linguine; toss to coat evenly in sauce. Cook for an additional minute or two to meld flavors.
- Serve immediately topped with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg