Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine with Garlic Herb Compound Butter Sauce | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Chicken:
• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• For the Pasta Base:
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
• For the Flavor Enhancers:
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• For the Fresh Components:
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• For the Finishing Touches:
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Additional fresh herbs for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• For Special Equipment:
• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Large pasta pot
• Tongs
• Fine grater for cheese