Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavor-packed pasta dish featuring tender chicken, linguine, and a bold cowboy butter sauce with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon, and spices. This easy weeknight recipe is rich, comforting, and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook linguine until al dente per package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
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Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in Dijon, paprika, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Pour in cream and add Parmesan, stirring until creamy.
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Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Add pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
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Substitute chicken with shrimp, steak, or tofu.
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Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more depth.
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Use gluten-free pasta or dairy-free substitutes as needed.
