Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 -
2 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
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1 tbsp olive oil
03 -
Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder (to taste)
→ For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
04 -
4 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
08 -
Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp thyme or oregano
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
→ For the Pasta
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250 g (about 9 oz) linguine
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Salt for pasta water
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1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserve)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Season chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
02 -
In the same pan, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, herbs, and paprika. Let it simmer for a minute to blend the flavors.
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Boil the linguine in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
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Return the chicken to the skillet with the butter sauce. Add the drained linguine and a splash of pasta water. Toss everything until well coated and creamy.