Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful, creamy dish that brings the flavors of the Wild West to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is packed with tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich cowboy butter sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this hearty meal is not only comforting but also customizable.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 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
- 12 oz (340g) pasta, I used linguine
- 2 tsp salt
- 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil, or as needed
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 1 cup (150g) sliced bell peppers, mix of red, yellow and orange
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 tbsp cowboy butter, or more to taste
- ½ cup (120ml) cream, heavy / double
- 4 tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped herbs, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and zest.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season cut chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned; add shallots and bell peppers to cook until soft.
- Mix in the cowboy butter and cooked linguine; toss everything together.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg