Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
A comforting and quick dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine, ideal for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 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 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook Pasta
- Boil a big pot of salted water. Cook the linguine according to the package directions, reserving ½ cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
Cook Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove chicken from skillet.
Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce
- Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Flavor Components
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth or reserved pasta water; simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
Creamy Sauce Formation
- Pour in heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley, stir, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Combine All
- Add cooked chicken, linguine, and parmesan cheese to the sauce; toss to coat and add reserved pasta water if needed.
Final Touches
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve family-style from the skillet, add a side salad and crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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