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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Bold, Buttery & Full of Flavor

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Bold, buttery linguine tossed with juicy seared chicken and a garlicky cowboy butter sauce filled with herbs, lemon, and heat.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, sliced

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • Zest + juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ cup chopped parsley

  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

  • ½–1 cup pasta water (reserved)

  • Optional: Parmesan, spinach

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in oil until golden. Remove from pan.

  • Add butter to skillet. Sauté garlic, lemon zest, mustard, and spices for 1–2 min.

  • Return chicken to pan. Add herbs and cooked pasta. Toss everything together with pasta water to loosen.

  • Serve warm with extra herbs or cheese.

Notes

Use shrimp or steak for variation. To lighten, reduce butter and use broth. Great for leftovers and meal prep.

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