Description
A bold and buttery pasta dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a zesty, garlicky cowboy butter sauce with a hint of spice. This creamy, indulgent linguine is a must-try for pasta lovers!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
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12 oz linguine
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
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Cook linguine according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add melted butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parsley, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.
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Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the cowboy butter sauce.
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Add cooked linguine, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of reserved pasta water (or heavy cream for extra richness). Toss to coat.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
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Swap chicken for shrimp or steak for a different protein option.
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Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g