Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with creamy linguine. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike. Infused with the zesty flavors of Dijon mustard and lemon, along with a hint of spice, this dish elevates your dinner experience to gourmet status. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder that requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor.
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 (adjust to taste)
- 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
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, 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 cooked through. Remove from heat, allow to rest briefly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet along with drained linguine; toss everything together to coat evenly with sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg