Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, a rich garlicky sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is quick and easy, taking only 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its flavorful blend of garlic, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine not only tastes amazing but looks stunning on the dinner table too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and smoked paprika; cook for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for a few minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth. If needed, adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Toss sliced chicken and drained linguine in the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg