Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
A delightful amalgamation of savory chicken, rich butter, and fragrant herbs combined with al dente pasta, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken by tossing with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Boil the Linguine in salted water according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Melt the Butter in the same skillet used for the chicken over medium heat.
- Infuse the Butter with garlic, thyme, rosemary, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; season to taste.
- Combine the Chicken back into the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat.
- Toss in the drained linguine and mix; add reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Savor with a light green salad and enjoy with a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg