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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: Comfort Food in 30 Minutes

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken and linguine in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz linguine pasta can substitute with fettuccine or spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing chicken
  • 4 tbsp butter or plant-based butter
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 ea lemon juice and zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For Consistency
  • 1 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Boil water with salt in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Lower the heat, add butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, and lemon juice and zest; cook until fragrant.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then fold in linguine and parsley.
  6. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water; serve hot garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and consider marinating the chicken for more deliciousness.

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