Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 ounces linguine pasta

→ Chicken & Seasonings

02 - 1½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - ½ teaspoon paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic salt
06 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

08 - ¼ cup cowboy butter, divided
09 - ¾ cup heavy cream
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh lemon slices
14 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente following package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in one layer, season with paprika, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - Add 2 tablespoons cowboy butter to the pan. Flip chicken pieces and cook another 3-4 minutes until done (165°F). Remove to a plate and cover.
04 - Lower heat. Add remaining cowboy butter, cream, garlic salt, and pepper flakes. Scrape up any brown bits and stir until butter melts.
05 - Add pasta and chicken back to the pan, toss in the sauce. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - This zesty pasta combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce for a hearty meal.