Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
This Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy butter sauce with a hint of tangy lemon and a kick of red pepper flakes. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Prepare linguine pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook diced chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, then add heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, add linguine, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, then serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta
