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Close-up of Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine served in a bowl with seared chicken, lemon slices, and creamy butter sauce.

Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

chef Laya
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold and creamy fusion dish that combines the garlicky richness of cowboy butter with tender chicken and perfectly cooked linguine. It’s quick to prepare and packed with comforting, savory flavor—ideal for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
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Prepr Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
ToTal Time 40 minutes
Type of plate main dish, pasta
kitchen American, Fusion
Serving 4

Ingrédients
  

the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

the Cowboy Butter:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives optional

For the Pasta:

  • 250 g about 9 oz linguine
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese optional
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Reserved pasta water as needed

Instructions
 

Cook the linguine

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Prepare the chicken

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Make the cowboy butter sauce

  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, parsley, thyme, and chives. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Combine pasta and sauce

  • Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the cooked linguine. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Stir in parmesan if using.

Serve

  • Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or grated cheese if desired. Enjoy this rich and flavorful dish with a green salad or garlic bread.