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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine: The Ultimate Comfort Dinner Recipe for Big Families

This cowboy butter chicken linguine combines tender chicken, al dente linguine pasta, and a rich herb-infused butter sauce perfect for feeding big families. The dish features a magical cowboy butter sauce blend that elevates simple ingredients into an extraordinary comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for another minute, then add chicken broth.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained linguine and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional fresh parsley. Serve immediately family-style for the perfect big family dinner.

Notes

Always salt pasta water generously, pat chicken dry before seasoning for proper browning, use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, and prefer fresh herbs for brightest flavor.