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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Savor Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes

Enjoy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a creamy pasta dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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 or substitute turkey or shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine pasta or fettuccine or spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter or plant-based butter
  • 4 cloves Freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • optional Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice plus zest
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or coconut cream
  • ½ cup Chicken broth or reserved pasta water for desired consistency
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, paprika, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice with zest, then bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions and reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat.
  7. If sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  8. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat, adding milk or broth as needed.

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