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A bowl of Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine topped with parsley and lemon wedges.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful chicken linguine dish, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich cowboy butter sauce, creating a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
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
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon slices for garnish
  • 1 parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Season the chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden brown.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the skillet. Flip the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes more, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Tent it with foil to keep it warm.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, stirring until the butter melts.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything to coat it well in the sauce.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and flavor, making it ideal for busy evenings. The cowboy butter adds a unique richness that complements the chicken and pasta beautifully.

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