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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in 30 minutes is a flavorful, easy recipe perfect for impressing family or friends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz linguine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Additional chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the Cowboy Butter.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add diced onion and sauté until softened.
  4. Add diced red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through; remove from the skillet and slice.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer; stir in the Cowboy Butter until melted and well combined.
  7. Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce, sliced chicken, and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
  8. Serve hot and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the dish with different vegetables or pasta types to suit your taste.

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