The Best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Looking for a quick yet impressive dinner? The best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful culinary experience that brings together tender chicken, rich buttery sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine in one delicious dish. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want to serve something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Its vibrant flavors and creamy texture will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, its one-pan nature means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz linguine
- Salted water, for boiling
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season cubed chicken with spices. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; simmer for 2 minutes before adding heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Return cooked chicken and linguine to the skillet; toss everything together using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg