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A bowl of Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine tossed in a creamy sauce and garnished with parsley and lemon slices.

Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine for Busy Evenings

This recipe offers a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy evenings. It combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich cowboy butter sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
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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
  

For the Linguine
  • 8 ounces linguine
For the 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
For the 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
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the linguine until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Season with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the skillet. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Scrape up any brown bits from the pan and stir until the butter melts.
  6. Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Serve garnished with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and flavor, making it ideal for weeknights. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

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