Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Creamy Chicken Pasta Easy Recipe
I first stumbled on cowboy butter during a summer cookout. Someone had slathered it on grilled corn, and I couldn’t stop dipping everything in it. It’s garlicky, herby, a little spicy, and wildly addictive. Naturally, I started thinking—what if we took that flavor and poured it over pasta? And not just any pasta—linguine tossed with juicy chicken and coated in the kind of buttery sauce that makes you forget all about calories. This recipe hits the sweet spot between comfort food and weeknight convenience. It brings together pantry-friendly ingredients and a buttery sauce so good, you’ll want to eat it straight from the pan. We’re talking tender chicken bites cooked to golden, silky strands of pasta, and a finish that’s bold with fresh herbs and lemon. It’s the kind of dish that feels like you spent hours—but comes together in under 30 minutes. If you're someone who hoards recipes for creamy, rich dinners that still feel like a win on a Tuesday, this one's a keeper. Bring a fork—and ma…
- Time: 30 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Lila Cooks
Ingredients
- pound linguine
- pounds chicken breast, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- tablespoons olive oil
- unsalted butter
- garlic, minced
- teaspoon red pepper flakes
- tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- fresh parsley, chopped
- tablespoon fresh thyme
- tablespoon chopped chives
- teaspoon smoked paprika
- grated parmesan