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Zesty Cowboy Butter Linguine

Cowboy Butter Linguine

Isabella Martinez
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 760 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Creamy Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • ¼ cup seasoned butter herb butter, divided
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and season with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes without stirring until golden brown. Add half of the seasoned butter, flip the chicken, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining seasoned butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  • Return the cooked chicken and linguine to the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.