Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine combines creamy pasta with a flavorful cowboy butter sauce for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Chicken Linguine:
- 8 oz (225g) linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper to make the cowboy butter sauce.
- Pour the cowboy butter sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the chicken and sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor—use them if available.
- Serve hot for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, creamy pasta, spicy butter sauce