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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken bites and linguine tossed in a rich cowboy butter sauce. Infused with garlic, lemon, herbs, and a hint of spice, this quick and comforting recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 25 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp cowboy butter (divided)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes, then add 2 tbsp cowboy butter. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and scrape up any browned bits.
  5. Return linguine and chicken to the skillet. Add lemon juice and toss everything together until coated and heated through.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, or sautéed zucchini for extra veggies.
  • Substitute shrimp or mushrooms for chicken for variation.
  • Adjust spice with more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Cowboy butter can be homemade or store-bought.

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