COWBOY BUTTER CHICKEN LINGUINE 🐔🍝
Linguine tossed with juicy chicken in a rich, zesty cowboy butter sauce.
Ingredients:
12 oz linguine pasta
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Cook Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Season Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add Spices: Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes.
Combine Everything: Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked linguine, and toss to coat with the sauce.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Calories: Approximately 620 kcal per serving
Tips: For a lighter version, use half the amount of butter and replace with chicken broth. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top if desired.