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A close-up of creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine topped with seasoned chicken pieces and fresh parsley.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings

This recipe provides a quick method for making chicken linguine using cowboy butter, suitable for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
  • 0.25 cup cowboy butter divided (4 tablespoons / 57 g)
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream (178.5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 to taste lemon slices for garnish
  • 1 to taste parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken in a single layer. Season chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown.
  3. Nestle 2 tablespoons cowboy butter into the skillet. Flip pieces of chicken and cook until browned and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan. Place onto a plate and tent to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the rest of the cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Scrape up brown bits in the pan using a spatula, stirring until the butter has melted.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Notes

Check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if you have concerns.