Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is your new go-to weeknight meal, blending bold Western flavors with a creamy, buttery sauce that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ lemon (juice and zest)
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, mix softened butter, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice/zest.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into pieces and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for about four minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Lower heat and stir in shallots and bell peppers until softened.
- Combine: Stir in the Cowboy Butter and cooked pasta; toss well.
- Finish: Mix in cream and Parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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