Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 tablespoons cowboy butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. Make the Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, add the softened butter, chopped parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined. Transfer to a piece of plastic wrap, roll it into a log, and refrigerate until firm.
2. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
3. Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter. Add the cubed chicken, season with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cowboy butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute. Then, add the cherry tomatoes and corn, cooking until the tomatoes are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Combine Ingredients: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
6. Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
7. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.