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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

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A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and al dente linguine in a rich, buttery, and creamy sauce with garlic and spices, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) cowboy butter, divided
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • Lemon slices and chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the linguine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken bites and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter to the skillet. Flip the chicken and cook until browned all over and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and tent to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat and add the remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits for added flavor.
  5. Toss the cooked linguine and chicken back into the skillet and mix to ensure everything is well-coated. Stir in lemon juice.
  6. Plate generously, garnishing with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For dietary adaptations, consider using whole wheat or gluten-free linguine, and lean turkey or veggie-based chicken for a healthier twist.

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