Description
Indulge in flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for a satisfying dinner tonight! Try it now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1 – Cook the Pasta. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.Drain and lightly toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Step 2 – Season and Sear the Chicken. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss over the cubed chicken to coat. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Step 3 – Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce. In the same skillet (do not clean), reduce heat to medium-low. Add softened butter and let melt gently. Stir in minced garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Simmer gently until sauce slightly thickens—do not boil.
- Step 4 – Bring It All Together. Return chicken (with juices) to the skillet. Add cooked linguine and toss everything with tongs. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen and emulsify sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Step 5 – Finish and Serve. Turn off heat and stir in fresh parsley. Garnish with extra parsley, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with lemon slices or wedges for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg