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Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine

A bold and flavorful linguine pasta tossed in spicy cowboy butter sauce with juicy chicken. Perfect for busy evenings in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 breasts chicken sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • Parmesan cheese freshly grated, for topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken strips with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in skillet until golden and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, and chili flakes; cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add linguine and reserved pasta water, tossing to coat in sauce.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and combine well.
  7. Serve hot with Parmesan and fresh herbs on top.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream before tossing the pasta. Substitute chicken with shrimp or steak for variety.