Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a hearty pasta dish infused with a zesty cowboy butter sauce. Tender chicken strips are tossed with al dente linguine in a creamy blend of garlic, butter, and spices, creating a satisfying meal with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
12 oz
Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
Olive Oil:
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter:
6 tbsp
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Dijon Mustard:
1 tsp
Lemon Juice:
1 tbsp
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper:
1/4 tsp (optional)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 tsp
Salt:
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper:
1/4 tsp
Parsley:
2 tbsp chopped
Parmesan Cheese:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken strips in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet, add linguine. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Adjust heat by varying cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
