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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Comforting One-Pan Delight

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: One-Pan Comfort in 30 Minutes

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a comforting one-pan delight that's quick, delicious, and customizable for all tastes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine Substitute with your favorite type of pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Saucy Goodness
  • 4 tbsp Butter Choose high-quality European butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Optional but enhances taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Regular mustard makes a suitable substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For vegan option, use coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free variant
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Basil For garnishing
For Serving
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges Serve alongside

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the linguine and cook for 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Toss with olive oil and set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter, then add the chicken, searing for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Lower the heat, add remaining butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, whisking to combine; let simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens in about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes and stir in chopped parsley before serving hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and feel free to customize veggies to enhance nutrition and texture.

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