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the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine, a hearty and satisfying pasta dish that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a creamy butter sauce infused with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz linguine
  • Salted water, for boiling
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta – Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
  2. Season and Sear the Chicken – Mix seasonings and coat chicken. Sear in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce – Melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
  4. Bring It All Together – Combine chicken, linguine, and sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed. Let flavors meld.
  5. Finish and Serve – Stir in parsley, garnish, and serve hot with lemon slices.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream in the sauce.

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