Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of buttery richness and vibrant spices that transforms any weeknight into a comforting culinary experience. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with linguine pasta and colorful bell peppers. With each bite, you’ll savor layers of flavor that invite warmth and connection around the dinner table. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for quick meals and special occasions alike. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this irresistible bowl of comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and orange)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, sweet paprika, and salt to create cowboy butter.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and bell peppers until tender. Add seared chicken back to the skillet.
- Stir in cowboy butter and cooked linguine; mix well. Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese; toss until combined.
- Serve hot with additional parsley and lemon wedges for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg