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Creamy Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine – Easy & Delicious

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A fast and flavorful chicken linguine tossed in zesty cowboy butter sauce with garlic, mustard, lemon, and herbs. A bold, buttery weeknight pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.

  • In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, mustard, paprika, chili flakes, and lemon zest/juice. Cook 1 minute.

  • Add chicken, pasta, and 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss until well coated.

  • Stir in parsley and Parmesan. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes for variation

  • Use shrimp or steak instead of chicken

  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days

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