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Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, zesty pasta dish made in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon, and herbs come together in a buttery sauce that coats linguine for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

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

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or pasta water). Scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Add heavy cream and half the parsley. Stir and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the pan. Add linguine and parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Swap chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu for variety.
  • Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrition.
  • For lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or water.

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