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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine tossed in a rich, herbed sauce with golden, seasoned chicken strips and fresh parsley garnish.

The Best Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, silky linguine, fresh herbs, and a zesty cowboy butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 565
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 400 g linguine
  • 600 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and reduce the heat. Let the sauce thicken for 4–5 minutes.
  7. Add the smoked paprika, parsley, chives, and dill. Stir well.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the cowboy butter sauce.
  9. Add the drained linguine directly into the skillet and mix until the pasta absorbs the sauce.
  10. Serve warm with extra herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add extra chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.