Description
Indulge in the flavors of cowboy cuisine with this Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, ready in just 30 minutes! This creamy, buttery dish combines tender chicken and linguine pasta enveloped in a rich sauce bursting with garlic, lemon, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also brings a hearty, comforting vibe to your dinner table. With minimal cleanup thanks to one-pan cooking, you’ll have more time to enjoy your delicious creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Simmer gently.
- Add heavy cream and half of the parsley; cook for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with linguine and parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well coated, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 314g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg