Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a deliciously rich and satisfying dish that combines tender, spiced chicken with a creamy, garlicky butter sauce and perfectly cooked linguine. The smoky flavors of the chicken are enhanced by a medley of spices, while the buttery sauce offers a luxurious finish, making this recipe an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
Instructions
- Season sliced chicken with spices and sear in olive oil until fully cooked.
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente; reserve pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic before adding mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce; add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Combine sliced chicken with pasta and sauce; serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg