Creamy Cowboy-Style Butter Chicken Linguine
Discover the ultimate Creamy Cowboy-Style Butter Chicken Linguine recipe, packed with bold flavors, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner! Learn tips, substitutions, and serving ideas.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook 🍝 linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 🧈 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 🍗 chicken strips, season with 🧂 salt, pepper, 🌽 smoked paprika, 🧄 garlic powder, 🧅 onion powder, 🌿 thyme, and 🌿 oregano. Cook until golden and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 🧈 2 tbsp butter. Add 🧄 garlic and 🌶️ red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in 🍋 lemon juice and 🥛 heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes. Add 🧀 Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
- Return 🍗 chicken to the skillet. Toss in the cooked 🍝 linguine and stir to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with 🌿 fresh parsley and serve with 🍋 lemon wedges. Enjoy warm!
