Description
Cowboy butter chicken linguine brings rustic ranch charm to classic Italian pasta with a spicy southwestern twist. Creamy, zesty sauce and tender chicken create a mouthwatering fusion that draws you into a delicious culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine
Seasoning and Sauce Components:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil.
- Submerge linguine and cook until achieving that perfect al dente texture, following package guidance.
- Carefully drain pasta, reserving it for the upcoming culinary assembly.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature.
- Position chicken pieces strategically in a single layer across the heated surface.
- Lavishly sprinkle paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper across the protein, creating an even seasoning landscape.
- Allow chicken to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece, searing approximately 3-4 minutes on the initial side.
- Introduce cowboy butter, creating a sizzling transformation as chicken pieces elegantly flip.
- Continue cooking until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring complete culinary perfection.
- Transfer chicken to a waiting plate, tenderly covering with foil to maintain optimal warmth.
- Reduce skillet temperature to a gentle low, welcoming remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use a spatula to liberate delicious browned bits, stirring until a luxurious, smooth sauce emerges.
- Reunite cooked linguine and chicken within the skillet’s embrace, thoroughly coating every strand with the velvety sauce.
- Brighten the dish with a splash of zesty lemon juice, awakening the flavor profile.
- Plate the creation immediately, adorning with fresh lemon slices and vibrant parsley as a final flourish.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chicken breasts to ensure tender, juicy meat that absorbs the cowboy butter sauce perfectly.
- Toast your chicken seasoning briefly in the skillet before adding meat to enhance the spice blend’s depth and aroma.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise chicken doneness, preventing overcooking and maintaining optimal moisture.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting regular linguine with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg