Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe is a delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes. Tender chicken is coated in a flavorful ‘cowboy butter’ sauce with a hint of spice, tossed with linguine, and garnished with fresh parsley. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
12 oz linguine pasta
Chicken:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish), optional: grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic, mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss in the cowboy butter sauce. Add linguine and pasta water. Toss until well combined. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
