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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine in a white skillet with lemon wedges from overhead.
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Delicious and zesty Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe. Tender chicken and al dente pasta in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cowboy Butter Chicken Spaghetti
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 761kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine

Chicken

  • 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

Sauce

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan. Place onto a plate and tent to keep warm.
  • 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.
  • Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Add lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the dish garnished with lemon slices.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 761kcal