Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes
Irresistibly Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 Minutes is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines rich flavors and creamy goodness, all ready in just half an hour. This one-pan dish features tender chicken coated in a delightful Cowboy Butter sauce made from garlic, lemon, and butter, perfectly enveloping al dente linguine. It’s not just quick to make; its family-friendly and adaptable with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the linguine according to package directions in salted water. Reserve cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 57 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes; saut for about 1 minute.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water), scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Pour in heavy cream and half parsley; stir gently for about 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan, add linguine and parmesan cheese; toss to combine, adjusting sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with remaining parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 140mg