Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a hearty pasta dish that combines tender chicken bites with a creamy, zesty sauce. This recipe is a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors, sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Prepare linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, mustard, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer briefly.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, add linguine, and toss until coated. Finish with parsley, chives, and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can use fettuccine or spaghetti instead of linguine.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
