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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in Just 30 Minutes

Delight in this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a creamy and customizable pasta perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with turkey or shrimp
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz linguine pasta can substitute with fettuccine or spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for browning chicken
  • 3 tbsp butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard for a subtle tang
  • 1 tsp paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
For the Finish
  • 1 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese for dairy-free
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep by mincing the garlic, chopping parsley, and zesting and juicing the lemon.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In the skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in mustard, paprika, and red pepper flakes, followed by lemon juice and zest.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer, then add cream and stir for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Mix in cooked linguine and chicken, tossing gently for full coating in sauce.
  7. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm with garlic bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, separate the sauce from the pasta for best texture.

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