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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine | Easy Weeknight Dinner
Allison Bryant

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Experience restaurant-quality comfort with this Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. Succulent, paprika-spiced chicken breast is seared to perfection and tossed in a velvety, herb-infused cowboy butter cream sauce. This dish bridges the gap between a sophisticated dinner and a quick weeknight meal, using the natural science of emulsion to create a glossy, flavorful coating that clings to every strand of pasta. It is the ultimate solution for quick, delicious dining without any alcohol or pork products.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb linguine pasta
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and toss in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from the skillet.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Whisk in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken and cooked linguine to the skillet.
  7. Toss continuously until the pasta is coated in the velvety sauce.
  8. Top with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is patted dry before seasoning to achieve the best sear. Use freshly grated parmesan if desired for extra depth of flavor.