Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, flavorful garlic, and a rich, creamy sauce, served over al dente linguine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine Cook according to package instructions.
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking chicken.
- 1/4 cup butter For the sauce.
- 5 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 each lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream For a creamy sauce.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For garnish.
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for another minute.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until well combined and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken in the sauce thoroughly.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and gently toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta before serving.
Notes
Serve this creamy chicken linguine hot, garnished with extra parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. It pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.