Description

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine offers a flavorful twist on classic pasta dishes by combining tender chicken pieces with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and a hint of cayenne pepper, all tossed with linguine pasta and topped with fresh parsley, green onions, and Parmesan cheese for an irresistible meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

12 oz linguine pasta

Chicken and Sauce

1 lb chicken pieces (boneless, skinless thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
6 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Garnishes

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 sliced green onions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper, mixing well to combine and create the sauce.
Toss Pasta with Sauce and Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the drained linguine. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time as needed to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
Add Fresh Herbs and Onions: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley and sliced green onions for freshness and flavor.
Serve: Plate the linguine and chicken mixture immediately. Garnish each serving with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more juicy, flavorful results.
Adjust cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
Reserve pasta water to help the sauce cling to the linguine.
Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a delightful savory flavor.
For gluten-free, substitute linguine with gluten-free pasta.