Description
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken and pasta are tossed in a rich, spicy, and buttery sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. The cowboy butter adds incredible depth and complexity, making this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Cowboy Butter Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: While the vegetables are cooking, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Combine: Add the cowboy butter to the skillet with the bell peppers and let it melt. Stir in the cooked chicken and the cooked pasta. Toss to combine, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finish: Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper in the cowboy butter to control the spice level.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of pasta water.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 40g
