oy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes Recipe
This Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon, and spices. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines perfectly cooked linguine and a luscious parmesan cream sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil the linguine according to package directions in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Flavor Components: Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan while gently simmering the mixture.
- Creamy Sauce Formation: Pour in the heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley. Stir gently and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
- Combine All: Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with the linguine and grated parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving. Serve immediately to enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust sauce consistency in place of broth if desired.
- Use red pepper flakes sparingly if you prefer less heat.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness but can be substituted with basil or chives if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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