Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
This cowboy butter chicken linguine is a bold, buttery, and flavor-packed pasta dish made with juicy chicken, garlicky cowboy butter sauce, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Pasta:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
Optional Toppings:
- Shaved parmesan cheese
- Extra chili flakes
- Fresh herbs
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook linguine until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let rest, then slice into strips.
Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, paprika, and herbs.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Toss:
- Add cooked linguine and sliced chicken to the skillet.
- Toss to coat in the cowboy butter sauce.
- Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with parmesan, herbs, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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