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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe

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Savor the rich, buttery goodness of this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine recipe—a creamy pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or indulgent weekends. A spicy, zesty twist on classic comfort food!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tsp thyme (or Italian seasoning)

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Cook the chicken: Season chicken slices with salt and pepper. Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. Make the cowboy butter sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic, mustard, red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, and herbs. Stir until fragrant.

  4. Combine everything: Return the chicken to the pan. Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, and optional cream. Toss to coat.

  5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels by reducing cayenne or red pepper flakes.

  • Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.

  • Can substitute linguine with fettuccine or spaghetti.

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