Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Easy Recipes for Dinner That Wow
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is your new go-to for easy recipes for dinner. Rich, buttery, and loaded with bold flavors, it combines tender chicken with a creamy cowboy butter sauce over linguine. It's perfect for busy nights when you still want something comforting and satisfying. Whether you're looking for quick and easy recipes, easy chicken recipes, or easy meal prep recipes, this dish checks all the boxes. Serve it up as a weeknight comfort food or for guests—you’ll love how simple and flavor-packed it is!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
- Once melted, stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, and serve warm.