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

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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a bold, buttery pasta dish with juicy chicken, zesty garlic-lemon butter sauce, and fresh herbs — a quick weeknight favorite full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken (breast or thighs), sliced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 12 oz linguine

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  • Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, paprika, pepper flakes, and optional Worcestershire. Stir until fragrant.

  • Add cooked chicken and linguine. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed.

  • Stir in parsley and chives. Serve hot with extra herbs or lemon wedges.

Notes

Add cream for richness. Swap chicken for shrimp. Serve with salad or roasted veggies.

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