Creamy Cowboy Butter Linguine (Print-Friendly Version)

Linguine and tender chicken come together in a creamy, buttery sauce with a hint of spice and citrus.

# Ingredients List:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 grams linguine

→ Poultry

02 - 680 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

→ Seasonings

03 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt, divided
05 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Fats & Dairy

09 - 30 grams (2 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
10 - 57 grams cowboy butter, divided
11 - 180 milliliters heavy cream

→ Garnish

12 - Lemon slices
13 - Chopped parsley

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente following package guidance. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer and season evenly with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
03 - Nestle 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter into the skillet. Flip the chicken pieces and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of 74°C.
04 - Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add remaining cowboy butter, heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits with a spatula and stir until butter has melted and sauce is combined.
06 - Add cooked linguine and reserved chicken to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly with sauce.
07 - Stir in lemon juice to the skillet mixture. Mix well to incorporate.
08 - Plate the linguine and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 74°C for food safety.
02 - Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
03 - Cowboy butter may be prepared from scratch or sourced pre-made.

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