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Close-up of Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine tossed with grilled chicken pieces and lemon slices.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken and linguine in a creamy, savory sauce with a hint of spice.
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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
  

Linguine
  • 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 serving lemon slices for garnish
  • 1 serving 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 directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Season the chicken evenly with paprika, garlic salt, 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, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Tent it 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 brown bits in the pan, and stir until the butter has melted.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
  8. Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices.

Notes

This recipe is designed for busy families looking for a quick and delicious meal. It can be adapted for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free linguine.

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