Description
Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, flavorful meal without the hassle. This dish combines tender chicken and linguine with a unique cowboy butter sauce, resulting in a creamy, savory experience everyone will love. With just one pan required for cooking, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you more time to enjoy your delicious creation. Whether you’re hosting family or looking for a quick dinner idea, this recipe delivers rich flavors and comforting textures that will impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package instructions in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth or reserved pasta water; simmer gently.
- Add heavy cream and half of the parsley; cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with the linguine and parmesan cheese; toss to combine and adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg