Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, ready in just 30 minutes. This delightful dish features tender chicken cooked in a creamy cowboy butter sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and spices, tossed with perfectly al dente linguine. It’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying yet simple to prepare. Family-friendly and easily customizable, this one-pan meal will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes for about a minute.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Simmer gently.
- Add heavy cream and half of the parsley; stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with the cooked linguine and parmesan cheese; toss well to combine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Taste and season as required before serving hot with remaining parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg