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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

A delightful dish of juicy chicken with creamy linguine pasta in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the linguine according to package directions in salted water, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water), scrapping any browned bits from the pan and simmering gently.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens lightly.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, add the cooked linguine and parmesan cheese, then toss to coat evenly, adjusting the sauce with reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, garnish with remaining parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. For a healthier twist, use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken, pasta, linguine, creamy sauce, cowboy butter