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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in a bowl.

Savory Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta come together in a rich, zesty cowboy butter sauce for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 765
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces linguine uncooked standard long pasta
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes for quick cooking
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sautéing chicken
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika smoky seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt enhances flavor
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt for balanced seasoning
  • ⅜ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 6 tablespoons 85 g cowboy butter divided for sauce richness
  • 1 ⅛ cups 267 g heavy cream full fat for creamy texture
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt for sauce
  • ⅜ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
  • ¾ teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • Lemon slices for garnish and brightness
  • Chopped parsley for fresh garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken pieces in a single layer. Season evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom side is golden.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the skillet. Flip the chicken and cook another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Scrape up any browned bits from the skillet and stir until sauce is smooth.
  6. Return the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
  7. Stir in lemon juice until incorporated.
  8. Plate the pasta and chicken, garnishing with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 42gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is a family favorite, blending zesty butter, tender chicken, and creamy pasta. It's quick, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings at home.

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