Description
Learn how to make this incredibly delicious Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine! This detailed recipe features tender chicken, a creamy, garlicky, and herb-infused sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. Get step-by-step instructions, variations, and a comprehensive FAQ. Includes a recipe for Cowboy Butter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces linguine
- Salt (for pasta water)
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Cowboy Butter, divided
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For Garnish:
- Lemon slices
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the Linguine:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the linguine and cook according to package directions, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken bites to the skillet in a single layer.
- Season evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the Cowboy Butter to the skillet.
- Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Cover to keep warm.
3. Make the Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of Cowboy Butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.