Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Bold creamy linguine with cowboy butter and juicy chicken. Rich garlic herb flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp olive oil
→ For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
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4 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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0.75 cup heavy cream
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0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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0.5 tsp chili flakes, or to taste
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0.5 tsp smoked paprika
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0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Pasta
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12 oz linguine pasta
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Salt, for pasta water
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 0.5 cup of pasta water.
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Season chicken strips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, chili flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
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Return cooked chicken and linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
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Top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Searing chicken quickly locks in moisture and preserves tenderness.
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal melt and flavor.
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Simmering the sauce thickens it and helps coat the pasta evenly.
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Adjust chili flakes to control heat level to your preference.
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Fresh lemon juice brightens the rich sauce and enhances flavor.