Description
Indulge in the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a creamy and flavorful dish that perfectly marries succulent chicken with a rich cowboy butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe promises to impress your family and friends without taking hours in the kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a comforting meal featuring tender chicken, zesty spices, and al dente linguine—all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special gathering, this gourmet comfort food is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season cubed chicken with spices. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; sear chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Remove and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and mustard; simmer for 2 minutes. Add cream and Parmesan; simmer gently until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet along with linguine; toss to combine using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg