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the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

the best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a delicious pasta dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken in a creamy, flavorful cowboy butter sauce. This recipe brings together the rich flavors of garlic, butter, Parmesan, and a hint of spice to create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.

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. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain and lightly toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Season and Sear the Chicken – Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss over the cubed chicken. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Make the Cowboy Butter Sauce – In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk and simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy. Let it thicken slightly.
  4. Bring It All Together – Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the linguine and toss together. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Simmer for flavors to meld.
  5. Finish and Serve – Stir in fresh parsley. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

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

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