Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our recipe for the Best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine. Learn how to create this delicious dish at home today!
Ingredients
- – 8 ounces (227 g) linguine
- – 1 ½ pounds (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) 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 (4 tablespoons / 57 g) cowgirl butter, divided
- – ¾ 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. Once boiling, add the linguine and cook until it reaches a firm but tender texture, following the timing on the package. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, pour in the olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sprinkle evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes until the underside achieves a golden hue.
- Add two tablespoons of cowgirl butter into the pan. Turn the chicken pieces over and cook until the opposite side is browned and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 3-4 minutes more.
- Take the chicken out of the skillet and place it on a plate, covering it with foil to keep it warm.
- Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Melt the remaining cowgirl butter in the pan along with the heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Scrape the flavorful brown bits from the pan using a spatula, and stir until everything is well combined.
- Return the linguine and chicken to the skillet, mixing them into the sauce until well-coated.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stir thoroughly to integrate.
- Present the dish with a garnish of lemon slices and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by using chicken broth instead of water for cooking the linguine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy layer.
- Try different pasta shapes for varied texture and presentation.
