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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Make sure butter is softened for easy mixing in the cowboy butter

Don't overcook the chicken - it will continue cooking in the sauce

Save pasta water - its starch helps bind the sauce to the noodles

Keep heat at medium when adding cream to prevent curdling

Fresh herbs make a huge difference in the cowboy butter flavor

For extra richness, add an extra tablespoon of cowboy butter at the end

Let the garlic cook just until fragrant to avoid burning

Serve immediately while the sauce is creamy and hot

For gluten-free version, use GF pasta and ensure broth is GF

Double the cowboy butter recipe - it's great on steaks and bread too!

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

Name: Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients: For the Cowboy Butter:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Salt and black pepper to taste; For the Chicken:; 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; For the Pasta & Sauce:; 1 lb linguine pasta; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup white wine (optional); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)

This bold and flavorful Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine brings together tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breast with al dente linguine pasta in a luxuriously rich cowboy butter cream sauce. The secret lies in the homemade cowboy butter - a heavenly blend of herbs, spices, and garlic that creates an incredibly aromatic and complex flavor base. Each strand of linguine is coated in the velvety cream sauce that's been infused with the bold flavors of paprika, garlic, onion powder, and fresh herbs, while succulent chicken pieces provide hearty protein and substance. The dish strikes the perfect balance between rustic cowboy flavors and elegant pasta sophistication, creating a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly achievable at home. Garnished with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan, this pasta dish is both visually stunning and absolutely delicious.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

40 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cowboy Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken:

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Pasta & Sauce:

1 lb linguine pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup white wine (optional)

1/2 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons cream cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)

For Garnish:

Extra Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped

Fresh chives, sliced

Red pepper flakes

Lemon wedges

Equipment:

Large skillet or sauté pan

Large pot for pasta

Mixing bowl

Meat thermometer

Tongs

Whisk

Instructions

Make cowboy butter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, chives, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Prepare chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, tossing to coat evenly.

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

Add cowboy butter: Reduce heat to medium and add half of the prepared cowboy butter to the skillet with the chicken. Stir until melted and fragrant, about 1 minute.

Deglaze pan: Add white wine (if using) and let it simmer for 2 minutes to cook off alcohol. Add chicken broth and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Create cream sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Let sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.

Add cheese: Remove from heat and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes if using.

Combine pasta: Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss with the sauce and chicken. Add remaining cowboy butter and toss until pasta is well coated.

Adjust consistency: If sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges.

Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

JUE

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