Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy pasta dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic-butter sauce, enhanced by zesty lemon and fresh parsley. The combination of flavors is both comforting and impressive, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or last-minute gatherings. With minimal prep and one-pan cleanup, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the stress. Whip up this delightful recipe tonight and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add garlic, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Simmer gently while scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream and half of the parsley; cook for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan with cooked linguine and parmesan; toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary; garnish with remaining parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 335g)
- Calories: 705
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 756mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 136mg