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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy, savory pasta dish combining tender chicken, garlic, lemon, herbs, and a rich cowboy butter sauce. This easy, flavorful recipe brings bold Western flair to your weeknight dinners. Perfect for pasta lovers craving something unique yet comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8 oz linguine pasta

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.

  2. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  3. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  4. Add cooked chicken back into the pan, then toss in the drained linguine and reserved pasta water.

  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until creamy and well combined.

  6. Serve hot, garnished with more parsley or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.

  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for heat level.

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