Description
Indulge in the flavorful delight of Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a zesty pasta dish that combines tender chicken strips with a rich, buttery sauce. With a hint of spice and a touch of tanginess, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, red pepper flakes, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken back to skillet, then mix in linguine until coated.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve.
Notes
- This dish has a mild kick from the red pepper flakes—adjust to your taste.
- You can swap linguine for fettuccine or spaghetti, and use shrimp instead of chicken for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
