Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Linguine Recipe
Indulge in the rich and zesty flavors of Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta Linguine. This comforting dish features perfectly cooked linguine enveloped in a buttery and herby sauce with tender bites of seasoned chicken. A true crowd-pleaser that is both hearty and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Linguine:
- 8 ounces dried linguine
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- ¼ cup cowboy butter (divided)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Lemon slices and chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken, sear in olive oil until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes in skillet. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine: Add pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat. Finish with lemon juice.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through to 165°F internally
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 761 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 784mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 202mg
