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Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Quick & Flavor-Packed

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This Easy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a fast, bold pasta dish with juicy chicken, a garlicky herb butter sauce, and bright lemony heat. A perfect 30-minute dinner with big flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Optional: 2 tbsp cream or reserved pasta water

  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

  • Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Dijon, lemon, chili flakes, and parsley.

  • Return chicken to pan. Add pasta. Toss to coat in sauce. Add pasta water or cream to loosen if needed.

  • Top with Parmesan and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for variation.

  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.

  • Great for meal prep — stores 3 days in fridge.

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