Print

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Plated Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine with parsley, lemon, and creamy sauce in natural light.

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A comforting and creamy cowboy butter chicken linguine dish perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week, combining tender chicken and rich flavors with linguine pasta.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 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 linguine according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken bites with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add half of the cowboy butter to the skillet with chicken and melt.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, garlic salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon juice; simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Toss cooked linguine with the sauce and chicken.
  7. Serve garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For extra spice, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce
  • Use fresh parsley for bright flavor and serve immediately for best texture

Nutrition