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How to Make Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Everyone Will Love

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This one-pot cowboy butter chicken linguine is a creamy, spicy, and flavor-packed pasta dish that combines juicy seared chicken, silky linguine, and a bold cowboy butter sauce made from garlic, herbs, lemon, and spices. It’s the perfect weeknight meal—quick to make, easy to clean up, and full of crave-worthy comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken Linguine:

  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix all the cowboy butter sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, pour in the cowboy butter sauce and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add the cooked linguine and chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
  • oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Use high-quality butter for the best sauce texture and flavor

  • Don’t skip the lemon juice—it balances the richness of the dish

  • Sear the chicken well to add depth and a caramelized layer of flavor

  • Add pasta water if the sauce gets too thick

  • Customize the spice level to suit your taste

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