Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for a satisfying meal that combines tender chicken strips with a zesty cowboy butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine pasta. This dish is a fusion of bold flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
12 ounces linguine pasta,
Chicken:
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder,
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
½ cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried), 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, then drain and set aside, saving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, herbs, and seasonings. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, add chicken, and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap linguine with fettuccine or spaghetti.
- For a creamier option, include ¼ cup of heavy cream in the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side of green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
