Description
Discover how to make a delicious Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine with this easy recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any mealtime!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce (227 g) s linguine
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (4 tablespoon (60 ml) s / 57 g) cowboy butter, divided
- 3/4 cup (178.5 g) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) lemon juice
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta until it reaches the desired tenderness as per package directions. Drain and leave aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high flame and pour in the oil. Once it’s hot, place the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sprinkle evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until it turns golden.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the pan. Turn the chicken pieces over and continue to cook them until they are brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately another 3-4 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the pan and place it on a plate, covering it loosely to retain warmth.
- Lower the heat. Add the remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Use a spatula to mix in the browned bits from the pan bottom, stirring until the butter is fully melted.
- Return the drained pasta and the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing them to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
- Mix in the lemon juice thoroughly.
- Present the dish with lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
- Try using homemade cowboy butter with fresh herbs and spices for a more flavorful dish.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your liking for a spicier kick.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving and squeeze extra lemon juice for a citrus burst of freshness.
