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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine brings together tender chicken, bold cowboy butter flavors, and silky pasta in a comforting and easy weeknight dish that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 12 oz linguine pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pasta pot
  • mixing spoon
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a skillet with a bit of butter until golden. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, and red pepper flakes to form cowboy butter sauce.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and toss in cooked linguine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and chopped parsley. Add chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Swap linguine with spaghetti, fettuccine, or even zucchini noodles. Use shrimp or steak instead of chicken for variation. Add a splash of heavy cream for extra richness. Adjust chili flakes for heat lovers. Serve with salad or garlic bread.

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