1. What is cowboy butter made of?

Cowboy butter combines melted butter with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. It’s usually served with steak but works beautifully in pasta.

2. Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe?

Yes! While linguine is ideal, you can swap in spaghetti, fettuccine, or even penne. Just remember that longer pasta holds the cowboy butter sauce best.

3. How can I make this dish spicier?

Add extra red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper when making the cowboy butter. You can also stir in jalapeños for more heat.

4. Can I prepare cowboy butter chicken linguine ahead of time?

You can cook the pasta and chicken earlier, but it’s best to toss them with cowboy butter right before serving to keep the dish creamy and fresh.

5. Is there a dairy-free option?

Yes. Substitute the butter with plant-based butter and skip the Parmesan, or use a dairy-free version. The flavors will still shine.

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Description

Creamy cowboy butter chicken linguine with juicy chicken, garlic butter sauce, and fresh parsley for a bold and comforting pasta dinner.

Ingredients

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12 oz linguine pasta

2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced

1/2 cup unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water.

2. Season and sear chicken in skillet until golden and cooked. Set aside.

3. Melt butter, add garlic, Dijon, lemon, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1 min.

4. Return chicken and pasta to skillet, toss with sauce, add pasta water as needed.

5. Top with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh Parmesan for best results.

Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.

Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 105mg