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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine (Classic)

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, featuring creamy sauce and seared chicken pieces.
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Tender chicken and al dente pasta in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce, offering a delicious and zesty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 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
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons / 57 g) cowboy butter, divided
  • ¾ cup (178.5 g) 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. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 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 the chicken in a single layer. Season chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 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 cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, another 3-4 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. Use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits in the pan, and stir until the butter has melted.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  7. Add lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices.

Notes

  • Cook chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Scrape up the brown bits from the pan when making the sauce for added flavor.

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Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, Cowboy Butter Chicken, Garlic Lemon Sauce, Steakhouse Flavor, Pasta Dish, Dinner Recipe

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