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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Your New Dinner Favorite

Experience a delightful blend of flavors with Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with turkey or shrimp if desired.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Linguine Pasta Can be replaced with fettuccine or spaghetti.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For browning chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Use plant-based butter for dairy-free.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for added heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Reserved Pasta Water For sauce consistency.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional vegan cheese can be used.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential seasonings.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic, chop parsley, zest lemon, and prepare chicken.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic. Add mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Gradually add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until heated through.
  5. Slice the cooked chicken and toss with linguine and sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
  6. Garnish with parsley and cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for customization based on spice preference and can be served with garlic bread for a complete meal.

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