Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the taste of the wild west to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. This quick weeknight meal combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy cowboy butter sauce that bursts with spices and richness. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this pasta dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for busy evenings. Enjoy it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large shallot
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup cream
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ lemon juice and zest
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil, or as needed
Instructions
- Combine cowboy butter ingredients in a mixing bowl until well mixed; set aside.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Cut chicken into strips and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until browned.
- Add shallots, garlic, and bell peppers; cook until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables soften.
- Stir in cowboy butter and drained linguine; toss to coat.
- Add cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 134mg