Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine 

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a flavor-packed, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken strips and al dente linguine, all tossed in a zesty “cowboy butter” sauce made from butter, cream, herbs, and a touch of heat. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a perfect family-friendly dinner that delivers big on taste with minimal effort.

 Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine

• 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ~1″ pieces

• 2 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic salt

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ cup (4 Tbsp / 57 g) cowboy butter, divided

• ¾ cup (178 mL) heavy cream

• 1 tsp garlic salt (for sauce)

• ¼ tsp crushed red‑pepper flakes (adjust for heat)

• ½ tsp lemon juice

• Lemon slices, for garnish

• Chopped parsley, for garnish 

 Directions

1. Cook pasta – Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Sear chicken – In a large skillet over medium‑high heat, warm olive oil. Season chicken with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook in a single layer for ~3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F).

3. Butter the chicken – Nestle 2 Tbsp cowboy butter into the pan, flip chicken to coat, cooking another ~3–4 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.

4. Make the sauce – Reduce heat to low. Add remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red‑pepper flakes. Scrape brown bits from the pan and stir until butter melts.

5. Combine – Toss in cooked linguine and chicken, stirring to coat. Add lemon juice and mix gently.

6. Serve – Plate the pasta and chicken, garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Serve immediately for best flavor.

 Nutrients (per serving)

• Calories: 761 kcal

• Servings: 4