Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, spicy and creamy weeknight dinner featuring seared chicken in a zesty cowboy butter sauce tossed with linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Add cooked linguine and toss until evenly coated. Cook for 2–3 more minutes, letting the pasta absorb the flavors.
- Serve hot with extra parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture and help the sauce cling to the noodles.
- Garnish with extra parsley or Parmesan if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop (Skillet)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, butter chicken pasta, creamy garlic butter sauce, spicy chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, linguine with chicken