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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: Easy Comfort Food Love

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delightful one-pan meal that balances comfort and elegance, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine or any pasta type you prefer
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable/canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter for a non-dairy version
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or sauté fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for more flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh lemon is best
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or regular mustard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half/non-dairy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegan twist
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, basil works too

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the pasta by bringing salted water to a boil, adding linguine and cooking for 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Season cubed chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Return chicken and linguine to skillet; mix well, using reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
  5. Stir in chopped parsley, garnish with extra parsley and serve hot with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid cleaning the skillet between cooking chicken and making the sauce to retain flavors. Reserve pasta water and gently simmer the cream to prevent curdling. Customize by adding your favorite veggies.

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