Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Linguine

01 - 8 ounces linguine

→ Chicken

02 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper

→ Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons / 57 g) cowboy butter, divided
09 - 3/4 cup (178.5 g) heavy cream
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - lemon slices, for garnish
14 - parsley, chopped for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Season chicken with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown. Add cowboy butter and continue cooking until browned and cooked through.
03 - In the same skillet, melt cowboy butter. Stir in heavy cream, garlic salt, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
04 - Add cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss in the sauce, then add lemon juice and stir until well coated.
05 - Garnish the dish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.