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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

4.9 from 12 reviews

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe is a flavorful twist on classic chicken pasta dishes. Tender chicken is cooked in a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of tangy lemon and fresh herbs, served over linguine for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Boil Linguine: Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. Make Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
  4. Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Serve: Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

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