Description
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with linguine in a creamy cowboy butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully done. Slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase cayenne pepper.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, creamy pasta, spicy chicken linguine