the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Enjoy the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine—a flavorful one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes! Try it tonight for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz linguine
- Salted water, for boiling
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season cubed chicken with spices and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Lower heat and add softened butter, minced garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Toss cooked linguine and chicken in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 370g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg