Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
A flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and linguine tossed in a rich cowboy butter sauce with a hint of spice.
Equipment
- skillet
- pot
Ingredients
- 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken cubed
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, parsley, lemon juice, Parmesan, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard to make the cowboy butter sauce.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the chicken.
- Pour the cowboy butter sauce over the pasta and chicken. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with extra parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to control spiciness. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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