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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

  • Author: Samuel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, smoky pasta dish featuring tender chicken strips, smoked turkey bacon, and plant-based cheese in a rich buttery sauce. This comforting and indulgent recipe combines flavorful ingredients with a smooth sauce that clings perfectly to linguine pasta, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.

Ingredients

Proteins

  • Chicken Breasts, sliced into strips
  • Smoked Turkey Bacon, sliced

Pasta

  • Linguine Pasta

Sauce

  • Butter (plant-based)
  • Garlic, minced
  • Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (natural)
  • Natural Gelling Agent
  • Plant-Based Cheese

Garnish

  • Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Linguine: Start by boiling salted water and cooking linguine until al dente, following package instructions. Save a cup of pasta water for later to help loosen the sauce if needed.
  2. Prepare the Chicken and Smoked Turkey Bacon: While the pasta cooks, heat a pan over medium heat, add sliced smoked turkey bacon and cook until crisp. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook seasoned chicken strips until golden and cooked through, allowing them to soak up the smoky flavor.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt plant-based butter in the pan and add minced garlic, sautéing briefly until fragrant. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tang. Gradually sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce smoothly, then fold in the plant-based cheese until melted and creamy.
  4. Combine and Finish: Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce along with crispy smoked turkey bacon and chicken. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with the reserved pasta water. Finish with chopped fresh parsley for color and fresh flavor.

Notes

  • Use reserved pasta water to achieve perfect sauce consistency that clings to linguine.
  • Sear chicken well to develop a rich brown crust enhancing flavor and texture.
  • Warm ingredients before combining to help everything meld without clumps or separation.
  • Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent slowly for your preferred sauce thickness.
  • Add fresh parsley at the end to maintain its vibrant color and fresh herbal notes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, creamy pasta, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comforting pasta, dairy-free butter chicken

Find it online: https://quicktastykitchen.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-linguine/