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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner Recipe

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
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A savory and creamy dish that combines tender bites of chicken with al dente linguine in a zesty cowboy butter sauce. The unique flavor profile comes from the cowboy butter—a compound butter that’s slightly spicy and rich, adding depth to every bite. The creamy sauce perfectly coats the pasta and chicken, making each forkful deliciously indulgent.

This dish is ready in just under 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick yet satisfying dinner. It’s easy to customize by adding veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for an extra pop of color and nutrition. Perfect for weeknights, Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 8 ounces linguine

Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) cowboy butter, divided
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • Lemon slices, for garnish
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Season evenly with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden.
  3. Add Cowboy Butter: Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the skillet. Flip chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), about another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, covering it to keep warm.
  4. Make the Sauce: Lower heat to low, add remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Combine: Add cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Stir in lemon juice.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.

Enjoy this creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Notes

  1. Customize It: Add sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
  2. Don’t Overcook the Pasta: Cook the linguine until al dente to avoid mushy pasta.
  3. Make Your Own Cowboy Butter: If you don’t have pre-made cowboy butter, mix softened butter with garlic, lemon zest, parsley, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of paprika.
  4. Adjust Spice Level: Reduce or increase the red pepper flakes to suit your taste.

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