Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful cowboy butter chicken linguine, a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken strips with a creamy, herb-infused butter sauce. This ultimate recipe is sure to become a favorite for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Butter Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken strips until golden brown.
- Prepare the Butter Sauce: Make a flavorful butter sauce with garlic, spices, and herbs.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken, linguine, and sauce together, then garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or steak.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
