Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine 

This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavorful and indulgent pasta dish that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich, creamy cowboy butter sauce. The sauce, infused with garlic, lemon, and a touch of heat, envelops the pasta and chicken, creating a comforting meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish brings a taste of the Wild West to your table.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic salt

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Pasta:

• 8 ounces linguine pasta

Directions

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.

2. Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly

4. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked linguine and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

5. Serve: Serve the Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine immediately, garnished with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 761 kcal

• Protein: ~45g

• Fat: ~45g

• Carbohydrates: ~45g

• Fiber: ~2g

• Sugars: ~3g

• Sodium: ~700mg